Urine, Internal Medicine FAQ - Page 22

Bitter taste in the mouth for one week? Recently, I have been experiencing a bitter taste in my mouth, occasional nausea, yellowish urine, fever, and fatigue. Should I see a doctor urgently? What could these symptoms indicate?

The internet is circulating information about dialysis therapy? Hello Dr. Wu, I came across a post online regarding a treatment for kidney disease that could allow patients to avoid dialysis. The original link is: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=355286714492436&set=a....

The family medicine physician referred the case of my father to the nephrology department? Hello, my father has been suffering from diabetes and kidney stones for a long time. He was originally seeing a family medicine doctor, but for some reason, his case has been referred to a ...

Urinary bubble issue? For over a month, I have noticed bubbles in my urine. Sometimes they disappear quickly, while other times they take several minutes. The first urine of the morning has a lot of bubbles. I have seen a doctor who conducted a one-time blood and urine protein te...

Diabetes mellitus Hello, Dr. Lee. What is the reason for significant weight loss in patients with diabetes?

Chronic nephritis Dear Doctor: Can patients with chronic nephritis consume fruit vinegar for health benefits? What should be taken into consideration? Thank you.

Treatment of Osteoporosis in Kidney Disease Dear Dr. Huang, In March, I inquired about joint pain, and further examinations revealed severe osteoporosis with a T-score of approximately -3.5. My kidney function tests show creatinine at 1 and BUN at 11, which are within normal lim...

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...

Patients with chronic kidney failure should avoid beverages that promote fluid retention? Hello, my mother is 76 years old and currently diagnosed with chronic kidney failure, type 2 diabetes, hyperkalemia, and essential hypertension. We have prepared a fistula for dialysis since...

Hello, Dr. Hsiao? Hello Dr. Hsiao, I have a habit of donating blood, and the blood donation center also checks some health parameters for us. One of these is the uric acid level, which is 7.1. It shows that the normal range for males is 3.5 to 7.2! It is clearly close to being ...

Which medical specialty should you consult after a health check-up? Last October, my health check revealed the following abnormalities: My age is comparable to that of an elementary school student taking an exam, and I am concerned about the abnormal results. My serum globulin le...

Post-urination dribbling? Hello, doctor. In the past few days, I've noticed some residual dripping after urinating when sitting down or standing. There is no pain during urination, the flow is strong, and I do not experience frequent urination. What could be the issue? Thank...

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?

Unexplained body aches and fever? You have been experiencing a fever for two consecutive days, accompanied by body aches, painful urination, and abnormal stool color with some redness. It is unclear what might be causing these symptoms, so it is advisable to see a physician for e...

Diabetes issues Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my grandfather. He had an amputation above the left knee due to complications from diabetes, and he is currently in the intensive care unit with a breathing tube. His condition doesn't seem very good; the sputum that h...

Persistent edema Hello Dr. Lee: My mother is 78 years old and has a history of hypertension and diabetes. This year, she has experienced persistent edema in both legs for quite some time. She also gets up to urinate about 2 to 3 times during the night, with a large volume of urin...

In general, how long after dialysis do patients with kidney failure stop producing urine? If a family member is undergoing dialysis, I would like to ask how long it typically takes for a person to stop urinating after starting dialysis.

excuse me? Hello Dr. Yang: I would like to ask about the small white objects that appear when I urinate and have a bowel movement at the same time. The size of these objects is about 0.5 cm or less. I would like to know what they are. When I only urinate, there are no white objec...

Hyperuricemia Hello, doctor. I learned from my health check report at school that my uric acid level is high at 10.2. How can I prevent this? Additionally, my MCV is also low at about 77.2. Regarding the uric acid, I believe it may be due to genetic factors. Should I consider med...