What to Expect After Needle
Biopsy
- After the procedure, your
doctor may prescribe an antibiotic. If you do not
receive a prescription prior to leaving the office or
clinic, please ask your recovery nurse. Make sure that
you take the medication as directed. Complete the
prescription. Avoid using aspirin or other blood
thinners for one week after biopsy to
avoid bleeding.
- It is normal to have blood
in your urine for 3 or 4 days and possibly light rectal
bleeding. To clean out the urinary tract, drink four
to six 8-ounce glasses of water daily for 3 to 4 days.
If you are passing large blood clots, call your doctor.
- It is normal to experience
burning on urination for 24 hours after the biopsy. If
you are having trouble urinating, try to urinate in warm
baths. This may alleviate your discomfort.
- After the procedure, some
men complain of a clear to brownish discharge from the
penis. You may notice blood in your semen (sperm) for
up to 1 month afterward.
- If you have nausea,
vomiting, shaking chills, a fever greater than 101.4° F, within the first 24 hours following the
biopsy, call the doctor immediately (day or night).
- You should not do any heavy
lifting for 24 hours. Do not strain during a bowel
movement for 48 hours.
- Call for a follow-up
appointment.
Call your doctor if . . .
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Your temperature rises above 101.4° F |
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You have nausea, vomiting, or shaking chills |
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You are experiencing burning on urination or are passing
blood clots |
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You are unable to urinate when you feel that your bladder
is full |
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You develop a reaction to your medication such as skin
rash, nauseas, or vomiting |
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