Urination, Internal Medicine FAQ - Page 2

Kidney problems Hello Doctor: My urine output is not very high, about 100 to 200 ml each time, and the color is yellow or dark yellow. I feel the urge to urinate every 2 to 3 hours. However, when I am half-reclining and half-sitting on my bed using my phone at night, the time bet...

Regarding kidney biopsy? Hello, doctor! I recently underwent a kidney biopsy and would like to ask a few questions... 1. I found online that after a kidney biopsy, one should avoid lifting heavy objects for at least two weeks. However, my attending physician is willing to allow...

Incontinence? A month ago, I had urethritis and after seeing a doctor and taking medication, I started experiencing uncontrollable urination. I went to the hospital for a urine test a month later, and there was no inflammation, but I still cannot control my urination after two we...

Is it harmful for my mom to drink licorice root juice as if it were water? Hello Dr. Wu, my mother was born in 1938 and underwent thyroid surgery thirty years ago. She received chemotherapy and radiation therapy for nasopharyngeal cancer over twenty years ago, which resulted in i...

Increased urine output concerns? Hello Doctor, I have recently noticed an increase in my urine output. I read online that frequent urination could be a symptom of diabetes or diabetes insipidus, and I am not very familiar with diabetes insipidus, so I would like to ask you: 1) Is...

Medical consultation Recently, I've been experiencing sudden dry mouth and frequent urination. Chewing gum helps a bit. What could be the issue? (I haven't been eating much, and my weight is normal.)

Allergy / Dizziness / Lower back pain / Difficulty urinating Hello Doctor, I received the AZ vaccine at the beginning of August, and I did not experience significant side effects during the process. However, in mid-September, I developed an allergic reaction on my palms and the t...

Regarding the postprandial blood glucose test results in the United States indicating prediabetes? Hello Dr. Lee, I am approximately 169 cm tall and weighed 67.5 kg at the time of my examination on July 28. I have a history of ankylosing spondylitis (diagnosed in 2008) and am a ...

Urinary problems I would like to ask if it is necessary to see a doctor or to pay for an abdominal X-ray or ultrasound? Blood and urine tests have all come back normal, but I feel that there is a significant difference between the amount of water I drink and the amount I urinate....

Urination, urinary issues? Hello doctor, when I press on my abdomen over the bladder, I feel the urge to urinate. Sometimes there is a slight aching pain in the lower left abdomen, but my urination is normal and not infrequent. I have had a urinary tract infection before, but thi...

Foamy urine? Hello Doctor, I am 32 years old. Recently, I noticed that my urine has bubbles, which dissipate within 5-10 minutes, but there are small persistent bubbles at the edge of the toilet, especially noticeable during the first urination in the morning, where the bubbles d...

Experiencing pain during urination and the secretion of a white fluid from the glans may indicate a possible infection or inflammation, such as urethritis or balanitis. It is advisable to consult a healthcare professional for a proper diagnosis and treatment? If you experience su...

Sudden onset of elevated blood pressure and hydronephrosis? Hello Doctor: I am 31 years old and have a regular habit of donating blood. My blood pressure has never exceeded the normal range until mid-April this year when my company conducted a health check, and my blood pressure ...

There are ants near the toilet? Hello doctor, my grandmother, her mother, and her brother all have diabetes, but my mother does not. Recently, I noticed a few ants (about 3 or 4) on the floor next to the toilet and on the toilet lid; it’s not a large number and they haven't ...

Disease Inquiry Hello Doctor, I found the description of gonorrhea on the CDC website: Symptoms in men typically appear 2 to 7 days after infection and include: purulent urethral discharge, painful or burning sensation during urination. Some patients may resolve the infection on ...

Issues with the glans penis? Hello, about six months ago I noticed a small white spot on my glans. I went to a urology department at a large hospital, and the doctor asked me to undress and examined it with a light but couldn't see it clearly. Later, I pointed it out to the ...

Lumbar issues Hello Doctor, I apologize for bothering you. Today, while using the restroom, I suddenly experienced a sharp pain on the left side of my back (approximately at the kidney area) halfway through. After finishing, the pain improved somewhat, but I still feel a lingeri...

Abdominal distension and pain? Hello: About three days ago, I started experiencing pain in the area 1-2 fingerbreadths to the right of my navel, as well as 1-2 fingerbreadths above it. There is a noticeable pain when walking or pressing on my abdomen, but there is no pain when pr...

I would like to ask a question to the doctor? Hello, I have some questions for the doctor. Sometimes after urinating, I feel like I might drip onto my underwear, or when I wake up, it seems like I might have had a nocturnal emission. There are times when I change my underwear fou...

Urinary issues Doctor, sometimes I wake up to find my pants damp. At first, I thought it was the start of my menstrual period, but I researched online and found that menstrual issues typically don't have any odor, let alone a urine-like smell. Is this harmful to my health? T...