Urine, Internal Medicine FAQ - Page 9

I'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if the orange-red color could be a mixture of yellow urine and bright red blood? (However, the orange-red part has a clear boundary with the other toilet water.) Does my current situation have any r...

I would like to inquire about the urine and blood test report? Hello Doctor, I have recently noticed small bubbles floating in my urine. I had urine and blood tests done this month, with results showing a creatinine level of 0.9, a glomerular filtration rate of 96.6, a uric acid ...

Severe stenosis or occlusion of the femoral artery and popliteal artery? Hello Doctor, my mother is 90 years old and accidentally fell while walking. She has been lying in bed for some time now and is currently experiencing coolness and pain in her lower limbs for the past 50 hou...

Medication Use / Fungal Infection 1. Human albumin should be administered in situations such as significant hypoalbuminemia, severe burns, liver cirrhosis with ascites, or conditions requiring volume expansion in critically ill patients. 2. It is not typical for a patient to ha...

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...

The toilet water is orange-red? Hello Doctor, I occasionally notice that the toilet water is slightly orange-red after having a bowel movement (the stool itself is not discolored). However, the orange-red color doesn't seem to resemble blood. I would like to ask if this is r...

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...

Concern about water intoxication? A week ago, I had a mild cold and saw a doctor. The doctor advised me to drink plenty of water, so I forced myself to drink about 5000 milliliters daily for around 5-6 days. Sometimes, I accidentally consumed over 1000 milliliters within an hour,...

The issue of microalbuminuria? Dear Doctor Wu, I was diagnosed with diabetes three years ago, and since then I have been controlling my diet and taking medication, maintaining my hemoglobin A1c below 6. My blood pressure before bed has been below 130. However, starting around No...

Could you please clarify if the management of diabetes is appropriate? I have been regularly visiting a urologist, and recently the doctor mentioned that my urine glucose levels are too high. I also tested my blood sugar at home using a glucometer about five hours after a meal, a...

There are ants in the bathroom? Hello doctor, my mother has a family history of diabetes. There are many ants outside my house and on the upper floor due to the flower beds. I remember that when I was in elementary school, there were always ants in the bathroom (possibly because ...

Urine ketones 3+ Hello Doctor, during my health check in November last year, my urine ketones were (+/-), urine bilirubin was (-), T4 levels were normal, and TSH was slightly low. In late February this year, I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. In early April, during my health c...

Kidney function tests Hello, doctor. During my health check-up last May, tests for urine protein, urine glucose, urine blood, kidney ultrasound, blood sugar, and blood pressure showed no abnormalities. My blood urea nitrogen was 12.0 mg/dL, creatinine was 0.79 mg/dL, and uric aci...

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...

If blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels are elevated, should I monitor it regularly or seek immediate medical attention? 1. If you wish to continue a high-protein (both animal and plant-based) and low-carbohydrate diet while also increasing your water intake, it is generally acceptab...

Renal hemorrhagic atrophy? Hello, doctor. I was injured in a car accident at the end of July last year, which affected my left kidney and caused bleeding. The hematoma was approximately 10 cm at that time. I underwent two CT scans in the emergency room (one without contrast and o...