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Did DMSA Challenge Test Yesterday Morning (8 Am PST) To
Question: Did DMSA challenge test yesterday morning (8 am PST) to determine level of mercury. Prostate aggravated with frequent painful urination (90 minute intervals). Trying to figure how to control inflammation. Using supplement with tumeric/curcimim to try and ease inflammation and pain in urinary tract, low back and general flu like symptoms. Tempted to take advil but don't want to aggravate situation. Ideas?
Brief Answer:
Bladder and prostate inflammation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
First of all you should do an urine sample to check for infection.
It may need antibiotics to get cured.
I want to suggest you some tips to lower inflammation.
Drink lots of water and fluids.
Cranberry juice is very useful.
Also you can use warm compresses at the end of abdomen.
Limit your caffeine, tea, soda and tomato juice intake to reduce inflammation of bladder and prostate.
Taking advil is a good idea.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further
Bladder and prostate inflammation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
First of all you should do an urine sample to check for infection.
It may need antibiotics to get cured.
I want to suggest you some tips to lower inflammation.
Drink lots of water and fluids.
Cranberry juice is very useful.
Also you can use warm compresses at the end of abdomen.
Limit your caffeine, tea, soda and tomato juice intake to reduce inflammation of bladder and prostate.
Taking advil is a good idea.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further
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