Rezūm Therapy (BPH) Aftercare Instructions
A day-by-day recovery guide for rezūm therapy (bph): what to expect, how to care for yourself, and when to call. Free to read and print.
What to expect
Hydration is Key
- •Drink 8-10 glasses of water daily
- •Adequate hydration prevents clots, flushes the system, and promotes healing
- •Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and carbonated drinks initially
Rezūm Therapy (BPH) recovery, day by day
Immediate Care
- Take prescribed pain medication before anesthesia wears off
- Blood-tinged urine is normal for several days after urological procedures
- Rest for the remainder of the day
- Drink plenty of fluids, 8-10 glasses of water daily to flush the urinary system
Activity
- No heavy lifting, >10 lbs for 2-4 weeks
- Avoid straining during bowel movements. Use stool softener if needed
- No driving while on prescription pain medication
- Short walks are encouraged to prevent blood clots
Urinary Symptoms
- Some burning with urination is normal and should improve daily
- Blood in urine may come and go; increase fluids if you notice blood
- Urgency and frequency are common for 2-4 weeks after prostate procedures
- Avoid caffeine and alcohol, bladder irritants for 1-2 weeks
Wound / Site Care
- Keep any incision sites clean and dry
- Shower is usually OK after 24-48 hours; no baths or submerging for 2 weeks
- Some mild swelling at the site is expected
Recovery & Follow-Up
- Continue to drink plenty of water
- Gradually resume normal activities
- Urinary symptoms gradually improve over 4-8 weeks
- Report any new or worsening symptoms
When to call your provider or 911
- •Call your care team today if you notice: Inability to urinate for more than 8 hours
- •Call your care team today if you notice: Heavy bleeding, bright red urine with clots
- •Call your care team today if you notice: Fever above 101.5°F
- •Call your care team today if you notice: Severe pain not controlled by medication
- •Call your care team today if you notice: Cloudy, foul-smelling urine, possible UTI
- •Call your care team today if you notice: Increasing abdominal distension
When in doubt, call your clinic. For a medical emergency, call 911.
Recovery milestones
- Day 5
Urinary Symptoms Improve
Burning and frequency should be lessening
- Day 7
Recovery Progress Check
Notice what is improving, unchanged, or worsening. Contact the care team if symptoms are getting worse or the next step is unclear.
- Day 14
Follow-Up Appointment
Post-procedure evaluation
- Day 14
Ongoing Recovery Review
Review any remaining symptoms or restrictions with the care team before changing your routine.
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