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What Causes The Presence Of Leukocytes, Protein And Blood In Urine?

Hi, I am a 22 year old, female. I have recurrent uti s (been approx. 4/5 years now). The last year I have been suffering with a dull pain mainly in the left side of flank, occasionally in both sides. I have a very high amount of leukocytes in my urine, usually some protien and traces of blood. Recently I also have ketones present. However, my urine changes everytime I do a strip test. I also have had a rash for the last year or so, almost like blotches of dry skin but, they are raised and red - some have scarred. I am always very bloated and my legs and stomach seem to have increased a fair amount in size. The last couple of weeks I have had severe headaches, nausea, blurred vision, shortness of breath and excruciating pain in my vagina. Any idea s? My urine usually tests positive for leukocytes, protein, blood and ketones. I also have started struggling to hold my bladder. I have only had one set of bloods done and just urine tests. Nothing else, the doctor told me I am just unlucky.
Thu, 8 Oct 2015
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern. Don't be disheartened about the problems you are having as it is treatable.
Analyzing your complaints, History of recurrent UTI with presence of leukocytes, protein, blood and ketone bodies in urine over a period of 4 to 5 is suggestive of chronic pyelonephritis (Infection of the kidneys).
Kindly get an Ultrasound Scan of abdomen done and consult Urologist for appropriate diagnosis and management.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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What Causes The Presence Of Leukocytes, Protein And Blood In Urine?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Don t be disheartened about the problems you are having as it is treatable. Analyzing your complaints, History of recurrent UTI with presence of leukocytes, protein, blood and ketone bodies in urine over a period of 4 to 5 is suggestive of chronic pyelonephritis (Infection of the kidneys). Kindly get an Ultrasound Scan of abdomen done and consult Urologist for appropriate diagnosis and management. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.