Urine test, Internal Medicine FAQ - Page 4

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 ...

Sought medical attention due to rapid heartbeat? Due to experiencing a rapid heartbeat and occasional lower back pain, a series of tests were conducted. Initially, it was thought to be a heart issue, but later it was found that the blood CR(B) level is 1.04, uric acid is 7.8, cho...

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....

Short-term rapid increase in creatinine levels? Hello Dr. Wu, On August 28, 2021, I went to the hospital for a blood test. On that day, I checked the report online and found that my creatinine level had risen to 1.28. The creatinine levels from the previous four months were 1.0...

Stiffness and swelling in the finger joints? Hello Doctor: Last year in late autumn, I noticed stiffness in my finger joints upon waking up, but it was mild, so I didn't pay much attention to it. Recently, however, the frequency has increased, and almost every day my fingers...

Diabetes and foamy urine? Hello doctor, my dad has bubbles in his urine and he has diabetes. I would like to know if this is normal or if it is a sign of worsening diabetes. Thank you, doctor.

I would like to inquire if steroids can affect the results of blood tests in immunology and rheumatology? Hello Doctor: In recent months, the joints in my fingers have started to swell and hurt gradually, making it difficult to bend or extend them, and I cannot apply force. The b...

Unexplained low-grade fever Hello doctor, I have been experiencing intermittent elevated body temperature above 37.3°C since the end of May, but it does not exceed 37.8°C (most often occurring in the evening). Although my temperature is not very high, when it rises to this range,...

Regarding proteinuria? Hello Doctor: I have recently noticed that my urine has bubbles that slowly dissipate within 5-10 minutes, leaving a small amount that does not disperse. This condition is most pronounced in the first morning urine (the bubbles dissipate slowly, and there i...

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...

What should be done if creatinine levels fluctuate and increase over a short period? In January 2020, the urea nitrogen level was 0.88, in July 2020 it was 1.22, in January 2021 it was 1.14, in February 2021 it was 0.98, and in April 2021 it was 1.26. There was foamy urine, but t...

Urinalysis for renal function assessment? Doctor, I visited the clinic due to anxiety-related hypertension and underwent a urinalysis, which revealed proteinuria at 20.51 mg/dL (normal range 0-20 mg/dL) and creatinine at 26.60 mg/dL (normal range 0-250 mg/dL). However, the ratio ...

Regarding blood sugar and the kidneys? Hello, doctor. At the end of last month, I visited a nearby clinic due to a urinary tract infection. My postprandial blood glucose was measured at 217 (more than one hour after eating). After a blood test, my hemoglobin A1c was found to be 5...

Creatinine: Differences Before and After Exercise Hello Doctor, during the company health check, my creatinine level was found to be 1.38 mg/dL, and my glomerular filtration rate (GFR) was 63.9 mg/dL. My cholesterol level was 205 mg/dL. I am a carrier of hepatitis B, obese, and h...

The glomerular filtration rate (GFR) has been continuously declining? I would like to inquire about my health check report. My glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is 78, creatinine is 1.09, blood urea nitrogen (BUN) is 13.2, and uric acid is 4.9. All other reports are normal, and th...

Feeling scared due to high levels of protein in urine? Urine analysis shows the following results: - Creatinine (CRE): 189.40 mg/dL (normal range: 14-26 mg/dL) - Protein/Creatinine Ratio (P/C Ratio): 1558 (normal range: below 200) - Urine Total Protein: 295.0 mg/dL (normal rang...

Fever of unknown origin? Hello, doctor. Last October, I was hospitalized for a week due to a fever. At that time, I had no other symptoms, just persistent fever, chills, and muscle weakness in my limbs. My temperature was around 38 degrees Celsius, and despite undergoing rapid te...

Health Examination Report I recently received my health check-up report, which shows urine protein +/- occult blood 1+, blood urea nitrogen 7.4, and a few bacteria. My menstrual period ended about ten days ago before the check-up. Should I schedule an appointment with a nephrolog...

Medication Issues in Renal Management for Heart Failure Patients Dear Doctor, My father is suffering from moderate to severe heart failure, and due to severe leg edema, he needs to limit his fluid intake. He has been on diuretics for 14 consecutive months, which has resulted in ...

Renal compensatory mechanisms疑惑 Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if the phenomenon of compensatory hypertrophy in one kidney indicates that the other kidney has completely lost its function in medical terms? Will the smaller kidney still have function? One kidney measures 12 cm...