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Question: I am 55 yr female. Have had microscopic blood in urine 3x, kidney function normal and uti. Also have frequent urination and more gas than usual. Some pain on right lower abdominal quadrant. Headed to cystoscope. Thoughts?
Brief Answer:
Uti
Detailed Answer:
the most common cause of blood in urine is UTI. It looks as if you have urine infection only. Therefore I would order an urine culture test. You get treated for infection effectively once it is proven as any inadequate treatment would result in recurrence of UTI again and again. You don't require cystoscope now and interventions better to be avoided during active infection.
Once proven , better to think of prevention of uti. Pelvic examination by a competent gynecologist will be useful.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
Uti
Detailed Answer:
the most common cause of blood in urine is UTI. It looks as if you have urine infection only. Therefore I would order an urine culture test. You get treated for infection effectively once it is proven as any inadequate treatment would result in recurrence of UTI again and again. You don't require cystoscope now and interventions better to be avoided during active infection.
Once proven , better to think of prevention of uti. Pelvic examination by a competent gynecologist will be useful.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Brief Answer:
Cystoscope not needed at this stage
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
In my opinion, Cystoscope is not needed at this stage.
As the kidneys are normal you don't have to worry. It's not going to be harmful.
Regards,
Cystoscope not needed at this stage
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
In my opinion, Cystoscope is not needed at this stage.
As the kidneys are normal you don't have to worry. It's not going to be harmful.
Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
What is potential for bladder cancer especially at my age? I'm scheduled for urography as well but because I am allergic to iodine, it could be difficult.
Brief Answer:
No risk
Detailed Answer:
bladder cancer presents as gross blood in urine . ultrasound can definitely pick it up and later CT. but in early stages , if you have recurrent and significant micro hematuria , you can undergo cystoscopy after ruling put the renal parenchymal disease. there is nothing like " risk at this age". it depends on gdberal risk factors like smoking etc. but I feel whether the micro hematuria us significant or not ( let me see the report) and to rule out the conditions involving the kidney proper tissue as the culprit
No risk
Detailed Answer:
bladder cancer presents as gross blood in urine . ultrasound can definitely pick it up and later CT. but in early stages , if you have recurrent and significant micro hematuria , you can undergo cystoscopy after ruling put the renal parenchymal disease. there is nothing like " risk at this age". it depends on gdberal risk factors like smoking etc. but I feel whether the micro hematuria us significant or not ( let me see the report) and to rule out the conditions involving the kidney proper tissue as the culprit
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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