Urinalysis, Internal Medicine FAQ - Page 5

Right posterior flank? Hello, doctor. Recently, I have been experiencing a dull, pressure-like sensation in the right side of my lower back, sometimes in the right flank. It feels uncomfortable when sitting down, but it’s not painful. This has been going on for over a week. I fee...

Colorless urine? Hello Dr. Wu, As we all know, consuming red dragon fruit can cause urine to appear more reddish. I experienced this normal phenomenon when I previously ate red dragon fruit. However, recently, after eating red dragon fruit, my urine seems to be nearly colorless...

I would like to inquire about diabetes issues in elderly patients after illness? Hello, my grandmother is 85 years old and has a history of diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. She was hospitalized for pneumonia at Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital on March 19. On April 3...

Urinalysis Hello doctor, during my health check-up, my urine test showed 8-10 white blood cells, while everything else was normal. I'm not sure what this means. Thank you.

Sudden anuria? Hello, I usually exercise very little and spend most of my time indoors. Previously, when the temperature was high at 38 degrees Celsius, my feet suddenly swelled while walking outside. Both of my feet became edematous, and when I pressed on them, they would indent...

Hello, I am 15 years old, male, and I have been tested for proteinuria with a result of 791 mg/dL? Two months ago, I experienced frequent swelling and pain in the area above my right testicle (the pubic region). The pain was severe enough that movement in that area would cause sh...

Is there any abnormality in kidney function? Hello, Doctor. Last July, I had a urinalysis that showed hematuria and proteinuria, both positive. In August, I went to another hospital for another urine test, and again, there were reactions for hematuria and proteinuria. After blood...

Kidney problems Hello, doctor. Recently, I have been drinking a lot of water, but the amount I urinate is very little. I usually exercise a lot and sweat a lot, but lately, my sweat has had a very sour smell, somewhat like ammonia. Additionally, I have been experiencing a dull pa...

Right groin? Since last summer, I've been experiencing discomfort on the right side of my body, starting with pain that is hard to describe. The uncomfortable area is located to the right of my right testicle, in the perineum, and the upper right side of my anus (initially, ...

Is it serious if an ultrasound examination suggests that the kidneys are possibly smaller? Hello, doctor. I recently had a routine kidney check-up (due to having hematuria since childhood and regular follow-ups). My kidney function is otherwise normal, except for a creatinine lev...

Foamy urine? Hello Dr. Wu, I have recently noticed that my urine is a darker yellow color and has a lot of foam. Could you please tell me what this might indicate? What tests should I undergo and which specialist should I consult? Thank you. QQ

Bilateral renal cysts? Hello, Doctor. Around May, I underwent a health check-up due to frequent feelings of dizziness and lack of energy. An abdominal ultrasound revealed "bilateral renal cysts" and a "right lobe liver mass." Initially, my family medicine phys...

Regarding hematuria? Dear Doctor: I recently had a health check-up and the report indicated that I have hematuria (blood in urine). Is this due to kidney stones or other reasons? What is the impact on my health? What treatment should I pursue?

Lower abdominal pain issues? Hello Doctor, about two years ago, I suddenly experienced severe pain in the lower abdomen, just below the navel. I sometimes have constipation. I went to the emergency room, where the doctor performed an X-ray and a urinalysis, but no abnormalities w...

Isoflavones If I take isoflavones for more than a month, will it affect my blood tests and urine tests?

Concerns about proteinuria? Hello, doctor. My brother recently had a urinalysis, which showed 2+ proteinuria. He had consumed a lot of high-protein foods before the test. The doctor advised him to return for follow-up after some time, and the results showed that both the urinalys...

Concerned about needing dialysis? I underwent an ultrasound examination in 1999, which revealed left kidney atrophy. I have been having regular health check-ups every two years, and my left kidney measures approximately 6 centimeters. I have also had detailed examinations at a ma...

Left flank pain? Hello Dr. Wu, I would like to ask you: I am a senior high school student, and since July of last year, I have been studying at a cram school for about fourteen hours a day, drinking approximately 1000 to 1500 cc of water daily. Starting in March of this year, as ...

Kidney problems Hello: 1. What tests should be performed to diagnose all types of kidney diseases? 2. My urine has foam and it takes a long time to dissipate. My parents say they also have foamy urine. Does foamy urine indicate the presence of proteinuria? 3. Is it true that ex...

Lower back pain? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing severe lower back pain every morning when I wake up. At times, the pain is so intense that it makes it difficult to breathe, and I often wake up due to the pain. However, the discomfort usually subsides on its own after abou...