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Persistent UTI?
As long as you have taken the antibiotics, you do not need to treat asymptomatic urinary tract infections, normal urine does have bacteria. If you have no pain or fever, you do READ MORE
As long as you have taken the antibiotics, you do not need to treat asymptomatic urinary tract infections, normal urine does have bacteria. If you have no pain or fever, you do not need more antibiotics, and you do not need more testing or doctor visits.
Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.
Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.
Kidney stone problems?
This is normal. You can call your Urologist who put in the stent to make sure the infection has resolved.
Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.
Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.
I have blood in my urine?
Honestly, this sounds like a urinary tract infection. Can you go to a primary care doctor and send a urine culture off to make sure? I agree with 2L per day of fluids in the meantime.
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Honestly, this sounds like a urinary tract infection. Can you go to a primary care doctor and send a urine culture off to make sure? I agree with 2L per day of fluids in the meantime.
Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.
Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.
How long does blood in urine last with kidney stones?
As long as the kidney stone is in the kidney, you may continue to have blood in the urine.
Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.
Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.
I don’t know if I should go back to the ER?
Yes, please go back to the ER. They need to clear you for chest pain as well as do a CT of the abdomen to look for a kidney stone and UTI.
Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.
Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.
Why does my urine have bubbles?
Urine bubbles indicate urine protein, which can mean early kidney damage. Please follow up with a nephrologist for complete tests.
Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.
Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.
Do I have a UTI?
Yes. Possibly it is a urinary tract infection. You need to go get a urine sample and urine culture done.
Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.
Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.
I've got blood in my urine?
Possibly a urine infection or kidney stone.
Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.
Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.
Every time I lay down I have to pee?
You may have urinary retention. I recommend you see a urologist who can do a post-void urine trial.
Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.
Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.
Stomach pressure?
Sounds like you are passing a kidney stone. If the pain gets unbearable, he will have to go to a local ER. I recommend drinking a lot of water to continue peeing out the stone.
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Sounds like you are passing a kidney stone. If the pain gets unbearable, he will have to go to a local ER. I recommend drinking a lot of water to continue peeing out the stone.
Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.
Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.
I had wbc 30-35hpf in urinalysis?
You have a Urinary Tract Infection.
Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.
Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.
Should I wear diapers to bed?
Yes, that’s not a bad idea.
Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.
Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.
How to stop blood in urine without going to doctors?
If you have burning on urination, it could be a urine infection, if you have a primary care doctor you can call them and see if they will prescribe you an antibiotic. If it persists, READ MORE
If you have burning on urination, it could be a urine infection, if you have a primary care doctor you can call them and see if they will prescribe you an antibiotic. If it persists, I suggest she go to a local ER and have them look for a kidney stone.
Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.
Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.
Kidney stone?
You may have an underlying urine infection, which a kidney stone can cause as well. A urine infection can make your sugars elevated. But the ER should be able to see that and, READ MORE
You may have an underlying urine infection, which a kidney stone can cause as well. A urine infection can make your sugars elevated. But the ER should be able to see that and, if it is positive, they should give you an antibiotic.
Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.
Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.
Kidney transplant medication?
Could be CMV infection, kidney transplant rejection, UTI - I would take the patient to the ER for full work-up.
Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.
Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.
Do I have a UTI?
Sounds like a urinary tract infection, you will need antibiotics.
Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.
Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.
Growths of spleen and dark spots on kidney and liver?
Could be emboli or blood clots. I recommend seeing a Nephrologist.
Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.
Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.
Allopurinol vs Adenuric?
Neither of them “treat” high creatinine. They both are uric acid-reducing medications. However, Adernuric is more kidney friendly if the creatinine is high.
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Neither of them “treat” high creatinine. They both are uric acid-reducing medications. However, Adernuric is more kidney friendly if the creatinine is high.
Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.
Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.
What foods cause kidney stones?
High calcium, dairy foods.
Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.
Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.
Can contrast dye damage kidneys?
Not if you have normal kidneys to start with, but drink a lot of water pre- and post-contrast.
Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.
Namrata Sharma Goel, M.D.
