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My urine color remains yellow for a year. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I used to get mouth ulcers and throat infections frequently for one and half month, then my chest, back, and palm started itching. After which, I started getting blood in urine, and burning sensation during urination. My urine color changed to yellow, and it started to smell a lot. I have... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your history and complaints are suggestive of UTI (urinary tract infection), either resolved or partially treated. The color of urine is not a factor in deciding the status of the infection. Most people have an inherent tendency for yellow colored urine, which has nothin... Read Full »
I have proteins, WBCs, and epithelial cells in my urine. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My partner is 48 years old, and her weight is 65 kilograms. She has RBC of 5.6 mcL, Hb of 15.3 g/dL, and creatinine of 0.9 mg/dL. The urine report shows white cells of 60 to 80 WBCs per high power field. There are traces of proteins, leucocytes, and epithelial cells also. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your partner has urinary tract infection. She needs to do a urine culture and sensitivity. Meanwhile, get examined by a gynecologist to know the local source of infection. If she is symptomatic, with fever or burning micturition, then she needs to take a course of antib... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am 35 years old. I have the symptoms of a urine infection. But five days after the beginning of the symptoms, I got a urine test, and no bacterial infection or STD were detected. I did an HIV test, which was also negative. The pain is reducing slowly, but I am still not back 100 %. I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. By your description, it appears that you are having pain while passing urine. It could be due to infection, stone or simple inflammation. Urine shows bacteria only in case of infection. In the case of stone disease or inflammation, one can find red blood cells or whi... Read Full »
Why am I having frequent painful urination while using a tampon?
Query: Hello doctor, Yesterday I scratched myself, while I was using a tampon. Now I have a pressing urge to use the bathroom every 10 minutes. Every time only a little pee comes out, it stings a lot and has a bit of blood in it. Is this a vaginal scratch or a yeast infection? Should I see my doctor? I fee... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The pain could be due to loss of thin lining of the vagina or infected tampon or urinary tract infection. All I can advise is until you recover, stop using tampons and avoid sexual intercourse if you are sexually active. Have a routine urine test for any infections. If a... Read Full »
Can a CT scan miss appendicitis?
Query: Hi doctor, I was in an emergency last night because of 48 hours of pain that moved to my right lower abdomen. Also, I am not eating, and I have severe diarrhea if I do. They said my white blood cells were a bit elevated. The CT scan without contrast did not show an inflamed appendix. Now it is the... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. CT scan could not miss a case of appendicitis unless the medical personnel who viewed the CT scan were not qualified enough for correct interpretation of the scan. However, the other causes of right lower abdomen pain may be any one of the following. It could be d... Read Full »
I have non-resolving red spots on the penis. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have red dots on my penis for more than six months. I had done all blood and urine tests, and everything came negative. Initially, I thought it was a urinary infection, so I consulted a urologist. He gave me a Raflu tablet, and after taking the medication for one week, it was resolve... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your query and attached images (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). However, I would like to know a few additional details. What are your symptoms? Is there any itching, discharge, or pain during sexual intercourse? Is it present c... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 32-year-old female, suffering from fever and chills for four days. The fever on the first day subsided after taking Dexa and Para injections. I also suffered from nausea, poor appetite, severe body aches, and mild dysuria on the second day. I have been taking Ciplox 500 mg for t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. From the description given by you, you were taking the treatment to relieve only the symptoms, when the underlying cause is still there. Fever with chills can indicate the presence of urinary infection and foul smeling vaginal discharg... Read Full »
What do pus cells and RBCs in urine indicate?
Query: Hi doctor, Patient is suffering from fever, headache, pain while passing urine, and foul smell in urine. He had a complete urine test. Pus cells, leukocytes, and RBCs are present in urine. He has been taking Augmentin 625 mg and Dolo 650 for the past three days. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the reports sent by you (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The patient is suffering from a severe urinary tract infection. Also, the urine examination shows glucose in urine. So, diabetes is not under control, or the patient does not know that... Read Full »
Is it common to get UTI after bilateral ureteric surgery?
Query: Hi doctor, My 19 months old daughter has suffered with for around seven months. Then, we had an MCU test and it was diagnosed that she had grade 5 reflux in right side and grade 4 in left side. Her ultrasound showed she had 40 cc urine residual. Her doctor suggested ureteric bilateral surgery. She h... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Surgery to correct reflux will not prevent UTI (urinary tract infection). It will only prevent bacteria from reaching kidneys, thereby preventing renal damage. Yes, UTI can still occur after correction of reflux. Other factors which predispose to UTI must be ruled out, ... Read Full »
I forgot to clean the sex toy before using it. Will it result in a UTI??
Query: Hi doctor, Sorry for the graphic question. I am a 30-year-old male who used my sex toys nine days ago that I have never shared with anyone, but I was drunk and forgot to get them cleaned properly before use. So I have not washed them in a while. I fear a urinary tract infection but no symptoms yet. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Just remain relaxed. No significant risk of urinary tract infections. Just have plenty of water, and you will be fine. I hope you washed them after the last time you used them. Thanks. Read Full »