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What Causes Increased Urination, Itching At The Urethra And Slight Bleeding?

Posted on Thu, 23 Nov 2017

Question: A few weeks ago I had to go more than usual but never felt relief after going. I never experienced pain or fever, but an ungodly itch in the urethra. It felt like something was stuck up there and sitting was uncomfortable. Suddenly on 10-4 I peed blood. It was clearly red, but each time I went it was less. The sample I gave the dr was labled straw. RBC was large, WBC was large, leucocytes 26-100, bacteria few. Attending was skeptical that it was infection, but gave anti-biotic. It did help after the third pill but attending and primary are still skeptical of infection. I don't myself really cause I've never had an infection there before.

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Can often be seen in women of your age.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. The raised leucocyte count confirms the presence of Urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infection is a likely cause that is often encountered in females of your age. Such an infection can be confirmed by getting urine routine microscopy with culture sensitivity done. Please upload the complete report and I would guide you accordingly. In case of such an infection you need to drink plenty of water. Treatment with appropriate antibiotics would make the infection resolve. Do not worry, anybody can get such an infection. These bacteria are a normal flora of our urinary tract. When their number increases beyond a particular level, it leads to such an infection.

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)

How are reports uploaded?

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It is easy

Detailed Answer:
You can upload the attachments using the facility on the upper right of this page. Alternatively you can email the attachments to YYYY@YYYY with the query id 351545 and my name mentioned in the subject.

I would await your response.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (2 hours later)

Ok I uploaded the report. The urine test and culture are near the end.

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Thanks for uploading the report.

Detailed Answer:
I have checked the report. It indicates an urinary tract infection. Treatment with antibiotics and drinking plenty of water should help in resolving the infection.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (49 minutes later)

Like I said, the problem did get better. I suppose I should've added that kidney cancer runs in my family. I don't know if it's necessary to see a urologist but my primary and the attending physician think I should because the culture was negative.

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
The described episode relates to an UTI

Detailed Answer:
The present finding of increased pus cell count does not relate to kidney cancer. However, periodic follow up would be advisable to facilitate early diagnosis if ever such a thing develops.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (11 hours later)

Ok, I'll go along with that! Thanks

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Glad to be of service

Detailed Answer:
Feel free to contact me back directly if you ever have a health related query in the future.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (2 hours later)

thank you, I will

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Glad to be of service

Detailed Answer:
Let us hope that you and your family remain healthy.

All the best.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar