Urine, Internal Medicine FAQ - Page 12

Thyroid issues Long-term abdominal bloating and back pain led to a visit to the hospital. The patient has an adrenal tumor and underwent various tests, including blood tests, which showed low thyroid hormone levels. The physician scheduled a follow-up blood test and a 24-hour uri...

Mild proteinuria Hello, doctor. I had a health check-up at the end of July and found a slight issue with albumin. My eGFR is 128.5, creatinine is 0.8 mg/dL, urine albumin (urine dipstick) is 30 mg/L, and urine creatinine (urine dipstick) is 200 mg/dL. The albumin-to-creatinine ra...

I'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that? I have already seen a doctor and received the latest test results. My creatinine level has decreased from 1.15 to 0.99. Additionally, the urine test results and CBC are also normal. Does this indicate that my kidney function has reco...

Unexplained bruising on the foot, recurring? I have had a wound on my foot since a cut at the swimming pool a year ago, which has formed a scab that has not fallen off for a long time. I have started to experience unexplained bruising and swelling, which has been increasing. It i...

Urinalysis Hello Doctor, I underwent a health check in mid-April, and the urine test showed glucose 4+ (highlighted in red), fasting blood glucose 78, hemoglobin A1c 5.1, serum urea nitrogen 7 (highlighted in red), creatinine 0.68, glomerular filtration rate 114, and uric acid 4....

Unexplained mild warmth at the urethral and anal openings? Hello Dr. Lin, in the past few months, I have been experiencing unusual sensations in the palms of my hands, feeling swollen and warm. When I use the restroom, I also feel a slight warmth around the urethral and anal area...

Concerns about HIV infection? The HIV virus can survive outside the human body for a limited time, typically a few hours to a few days, depending on the environment. However, it is important to note that HIV is primarily transmitted through direct contact with certain body fluids...

Health Check Issues - Abnormal Kidney Function Hello, I received my health check report from last week’s labor health examination on March 26. It shows that my kidney function is abnormal. I am 23 years old and weigh 67.5 kg. I have been doing strength training since last Decembe...

Urinary protein has turned negative, doctor: You can stop the medication now? Hello, Doctor Wu: Over three months ago, during a routine check-up, I was found to have trace proteinuria with results of "PCR 189, uACR 54.8, creatinine 1.1, and urea nitrogen 7." The docto...

Proteinuria, edema Hello, I have recently experienced a rapid increase in weight, along with severe edema in both legs. Additionally, after holding my urine for two to three hours without drinking water, my first morning urine produced small bubbles, approximately the size of a s...

Adrenal gland A year ago, an adrenal tumor measuring 3 centimeters was unexpectedly discovered during an examination. I switched to a urologist who conducted blood tests and 24-hour and 12-hour urine tests. The lab results indicated elevated cortisol levels. The doctor mentioned ...

Adrenal tumor Right abdominal pain with many similar bruises on the thigh and right abdomen. However, upon examination at the hospital, an incidental finding of a 3 cm adrenal tumor was discovered. The urologist conducted blood and urine tests for the adrenal gland, and the resul...

Pulmonary issues I have been working in the steel industry, which requires long hours of welding. During the last health check, an X-ray showed abnormalities. The family medicine report indicated a localized shadow in the right lower lung, possible bronchitis, or manganese poison...

Is the plasma renin activity elevated in renal function? Hello, doctor. I recently had a health check-up, and my lab results show a serum creatinine level of 1.3 mg/dL, a glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of 62.3 mL/min, a urine albumin test result of 30 mg/L, a urine specific gra...

Blood sugar issues Hello, doctor. I often drink bubble tea, sometimes up to two cups of lightly sweetened beverages in a day. A urine test showed some sugar in my urine, so my nephrologist ordered a blood test. My fasting blood glucose was 102, and my hemoglobin A1c was around 5....

In the recent health check report, a urine urobilinogen level of "1+" indicates a mild presence of urobilinogen in the urine. Urobilinogen is a byproduct of bilirubin reduction, and its levels can provide insights into liver function and hemolysis. A "1+" resu...

Positive urine glucose? Doctor, may I ask why my urine glucose test strips sometimes show weak positive results two hours after breakfast? Today, I even got a 2+ result, which makes me a bit anxious that I might have diabetes. However, I noticed that my fasting urine and urine te...

Low urine creatinine levels? Hello, doctor: I have a history of iron deficiency anemia and hypothyroidism, and I tend to experience mild edema. Recently, I underwent a physical examination, which included blood tests showing BUN 10, Cr 0.8, and urine tests showing Protein (urine)...

Foamy urine If you wake up in the morning and notice that your urine has foam that dissipates after about five minutes, but there are still bubbles that disappear when rinsed away, should you consider getting checked again? It has been six years since your last examination, which...

How does soy milk affect calcium oxalate kidney stones? I have some questions for the doctor. I have a history of kidney stones, and recently I researched dietary considerations for kidney stones online. I found some articles stating that soy milk, unlike other soybean products, ...