TURBT (Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumor) urination side effect

Posted by mtd527 @mtd527, Apr 26 2:43pm

I had a turbt on April 15th. Still is alot of discomfort/pain everytime I urinate. am having to pee atleast once an hour and sometimes am lucky to make it to bathroom before discharge..we are 11 days out..noother side effects..no blood.no fever.nothing.still have good appetite..urologist chalks it up to.bladder contracting from all the cutting.pushes urine into uretha and causing the pain there..anyone else have this pain this long?

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skybolt | @skybolt | Apr 26 6:51pm

Hi, my husband had TURBT 4/7 , he had frequency and urgency for almost 15 days post surgery. He also had a few drops of blood with most times urinating. Ironically he had treatment for his knee (MUA) 4/22 that required a 5 minute anesthesia and some anti inflammatory medications and extra strength Tylenol with 100 mg of Tramadol. That stopped the frequency and urgency lol.

1hillsfr | @1hillsfr | Apr 29 5:53am

Had TURB 3/28/25 same thing. Have (urethral carcinoma in situ) I still have severe pain when urinating, it has subsided a little. Bladder spasm continues which contributes to incontinence. Started taking Gemstesa for over active bladder. Has not helped yet.

archsngel51 | @archsngel51 | Apr 29 6:19am

I was diagnosed with a non-invasive trans urethra bladder tumor. I had a cystoscopy and biopsy. I don't know if the doctor did the TURBT but I notice the bleeding is getting better, not as dark, but still have some pain, clotting. And frequency. I see the doctor tomorrow to go over the final result of the biopsy. She said she will"repeat TURBT pending final result of the biopsy. Im so confused, I guess she did it or at least part of the "extensive" tumor

summerlibra | @summerlibra | Apr 30 12:05pm

Pardon my tough love, however, I suggest that you be strong and actually discuss things with your doctor until you know what is going on and what your treatment plan is. Tell her all your symptoms. Ask her to explain exactly what treatment you have had, and what she recommends as the next step. Be honest with how you feel. Then you decide what you want to do. You and your doctor agree on a plan of action. Take a note pad and write questions you want to ask. Ask for a print out of the doctor’s notes of your visit so you have something to refer to at home. Keep a little file of all the doctor’s notes of your visits, and all your test results for your reference. The doctors’ notes should describe the present state of your illness, the medication you’re taking, her impression of your condition, her recommendations, and her instructions to you. It’s important you keep up with what’s going on. This is expected. There are no stupid questions, only a person who is interested and curious about the medical world. Doctors and nurses usually are happy to explain things. You are the one in charge of what happens to you. All this is expected and the usual normal routine. Don’t be shy. Doctors and nurses go through this every day with their patients. I am not a doctor but I have been going through some serious medical issues, long hospital stays and several surgeries the last few years and speak from my experience. Welcome to the club. You are not alone. We are all right here with you going through aging, and wrestling with our assorted illnesses. Stay optimistic. Be brave and inquisitive. And keep your sense of humor.