Do individuals need kidney function checks after a UTI?
Hello doctor,
I have a question about kidney function. I had a urinary tract infection about two years ago. From that period, I am doing blood tests to evaluate the kidney function every 15 days. My urine test is always within normal range, and no protein or glucose has been found. My blood creatinine and urea are also within the normal range. Creatinine goes from 70 to 88, and urea is always steady at 4 to 5. The eGFR last time was 130 using creatinine and cystatin from the blood. My question is, can kidney function degrade so fast? Do I need to check it so often? The doctor that suggested to do checks on a regular basis is not a specialist in urology. He just told me that kidney diseases do not show symptoms until it is too late. I am not diabetic, my blood pressure is normal, and no one in my family has any issues with kidneys. How often should I check my kidney function? Thank you very much.
22 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
Can UTI cause abdominal pain and burning during urination?
Hello doctor,
I am an 18 year old girl, I am having left abdominal pain and burning sensation on urinating. I did an ultrasound, but it was normal, and no renal stones were found. After few days, I started having pain from the back till the bladder, vomiting, and weakness. So, I got admitted, and they gave me painkiller injections, IV fluids, tablet Levofloxacin 500, tablet Flavoxate, tablet Pantop, and tablet Voveran. I am not discharged still, and I have pain. The doctor diagnosed it as urinary tract infection. Is it really UTI?
22 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
Can reduced urine output be due to a kidney problem?
Hi doctor,
I am a 54-year-old male suffering from hypertension and diabetes for five years. One week before, my abdomen scanning was done for thin urine flow, and I have attached the reports for you to review. Since yesterday my urine output has been reduced drastically. At a time, only 3.38 fluid ounces of urine is discharged even after drinking two glasses of water. I have a feeling that my bladder is empty even after drinking water. I have no pain during urination and ejaculation. My creatinine during the fever one month before was 1.5 mg/dL. Last week it was 0.97 mg/dL and 1.1 mg/dL in two different laboratories. Is there any problem with my kidneys? Is surgery required for my prostate? Please reply.
04 Mar 2024 - 1 min read
How long can a double J ureteral stent be left inside?
Hello doctor,
I am a chronic kidney disease patient, and there are multiple stones in my right kidney. My doctor placed a double J stent almost six months ago. I have not removed my stent. Is it risky? How long can I let the stent inside? Due to some problem, I cannot go for the checkup.
16 Feb 2024 - 1 min read
I had a frenuloplasty of the penis, the stitches have come apart. Please help.
Hi doctor,
I had a frenuloplasty of the penis ten days back. It all seemed fine at first, and I had very little pain. I have to say the actual incision and stitches were a lot larger than what I was previously led to believe. I have been washing gently with salt water and rinsing twice daily. I took a good look a few days ago, and it seems that the stitches have come apart. To be honest, and I am not a urologist, but it does not look like a good job, though I may be wrong. I went to see the doctor yesterday, and she took a look and said that it all looks fine, the stitches may have come apart slightly. She told me to leave it for two weeks, and if I am still concerned, they will refer me back to the specialist. I was hoping to get a second opinion, this being my penis, I am obviously concerned that it is not going to heal properly and I will end up worse than before the operation. I am primarily looking for reassurance.
12 Feb 2024 - 1 min read
