To have this test, you need:
A urofluxometry is a test which measures the dynamic parameters of urination.
The test consists in urinating into a container connected to a computer.
To properly perform the test it is necessary to have a sufficient amount of urine, so:
If the patient suffers from incontinence, it it best to arrive early for the appointment, in order to complete the preparation at the C.D.C. and have the test when ready.
The test cannot be performed in the following cases:
To have this test, you need to know that it is necessary:
To have this test, you need to know that it is necessary:
Foods that are allowed: meat, fish, eggs, cheese, ice cream, yoghurt without pieces of fruit, rice.
Foods that are not allowed: fruit and vegetables (neither cooked nor raw), pulses, pasta, biscuits and all foods that contain wholegrain flour
Drinks that are allowed: water, tea, coffee, milk, chamomile tea and herbal teas of all kinds, with sugar to taste, fruit juices, non-fizzy soft drinks
If this oral preparation is not effective (emission of thick creamy liquid or faeces on the day of the test), perform one or two enemas using Sorbiclis or 1.5 litres of warm water at least two hours before the test.
DO NOT EAT ANYTHING for at least three hours before your appointment on the day of the test (you may drink water until two hours before the test), and do not come alone.
To have this test, it is necessary to follow these instructions:
Test in the morning:
Test in the afternoon:
To have this exam, it is necessary to follow these instructions:
To have this test, you need to know that:
After 24 hours, the patient must return to the C.D.C., where the appliance is removed and the cardiologist examines the data memorised on the computer, before preparing his report.
On the day of the test, the patient must bring:
To have this test, you need to know that:
Any technical problems or failure to observe the above instructions may make it impossible to read the recording. In this case, the patient will have to return and repeat the test.
Male patients must remove all chest hair before their appointment.