Bladder surgery is an invasive way to treat complications in your bladder. As with any surgery, this can lead to side effects. Luckily the surgery has a success rate of over 90%. The side effects can appear with time, with not a general rule which comes first, or how significant they are for your post-surgery diagnosis. The usual side effects are nausea, vomiting, bleeding, issues with the urinary tract, urinary stones, infections, bowel problems and most common of all – pain. However, your doctor should prescribe you with some pain medications after the surgery to keep your discomfot at bay.
Depending on the type of surgery and your overall health, the amount of pain you experience post surgery can vary greatly. If your pain becomes unbearable be sure to contact your doctor right away. He will prescribe some form of pain-relieving medication. The most common types of pain medication after bladder surgery are:
Elmiron
-the most commonly used drug in cases of bladder pain. It is given only when the pain has gotten severe. It also functions as a blood thinner and can lead to the common side effect of bleeding. The main function of this drug in the form of a protective shield on the bladder and to protect it from any harm that might befall it.
Vicodin
-used for mild to severe bladder pains. It isn’t given to children since it can include serious side effects not found in adults like shallow breathing. The content of Vicodin is hydrocodone combined with acetaminophen. Hydrocodone is an opioid pain reliever and it affects the brain and how it processes pain impulses from the body. Acetaminophen is a non-opioid pain medicine which blocks the pain center in the brain and helps to reduce fever.
Aspirin and Ibuprofen are given to patients who suffer from mild, uncomfortable pain following bladder surgery. They are one of the two most popular over the counter painkillers, most often proscribed after a surgery.
