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Are frequent bowel movements and hematuria symptoms of low digestive enzymes?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing trouble with my bowels for the past one and a half weeks. I would normally have big stools, and go often daily, sometimes every other day, and rarely once every three days. I have been having more frequent bowel movements, but they have become much smaller and... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I had gone through all the data you have posted. There is no such intestinal cause for hematuria. Hematuria may be microscopic or macroscopic.Microscopic can be known only through urine examination, as you told that you were told to have hematuria I suppose you have mi... Read Full »
What is microscopic hematuria?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a software professional. I work in shifts from 2 PM to 11:30 PM. Recently, I got a complete health check-up done and found to have microscopic hematuria. Before this health check-up, I used to take medicines for headaches (Saridon and Headset tablets). I used to drink alcohol thr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through all your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), and except for the microscopic hematuria, all your reports are fine and there is nothing to worry about. Regarding the microscopic hematuria, it could be due to subclinical UTI (Urin... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have burning sensation in my penis since last month. I went through all tests like blood tests, urine tests, CAT (computerized axial tomography) scans, and cytology. Everything is normal except for the microscopic hematuria finding in the urine sample. The urine culture test is negat... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. First of all, I tried having a look at your reports but unfortunately, they are not properly uploaded. Could you please reupload them for me to see? Coming to your issue, could you please help me with a few details: Are you diabetic? Ar... Read Full »
Why does my early morning urine output remain low and dark yellow?
Query: Hi doctor, My early morning urine output is very less and dark yellow even though I drink 250 ml of water before going to bed at 11 PM. After a few hours, I get normal urination. I urinate 10 to 12 times from the morning at 9 AM to the night at 11 PM. My CBC test is clear, and my USG KUB shows nothi... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for consulting us at icliniq.com. What you have is microscopic hematuria. Previously, you have been treated for stones, and now you are stone-free. The risk of stone reoccurrence is fifty percent in ten years. To avoid reoccurrence, you should take preventive m... Read Full »
Why did I see blood in my urine even after taking antibiotics?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 48-year-old woman. Recently, I found blood in my urine, for which I had taken antibiotics. However, after a few days, there was blood noticed again. So, my urologist suggested a CT scan with a dye and cystoscopy. The test reports were normal. However, I have high blood pressure... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. Is the blood in urine gross hematuria or microscopic hematuria? Gross hematuria means the visible red color in the urine. Also, are there any other symptoms while urination? Since how many days are you having sympt... Read Full »
What are the causes of red urine?
Query: Hi doctor, Two years ago, I got chicken pox. Later, I started taking lots of oil items. As a consequence, I got jaundice. Exactly a year ago, I took a few tests and everything was under control except direct bilirubin level 0.4. Seven months later, whenever I urinated in the morning the color of my ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your frustration with non-diagnosis state. Let me first clarify a few myths. Consuming oil does not cause jaundice. You must have developed jaundice due to viral hepatitis. It is unlikely that the current episode is because of the hepatitis. Also... Read Full »
What is the cause for having blood and RBC cells in the urine?
Query: Hi doctor, In my routine urine test, blood in urine is 1+ and RBC 6-8. What does it mean? I have attached my routine urine test report for your reference. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I had gone through your report (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your report is suggestive of microscopic hematuria. Microscopic hematuria may be because of calculus in urinary tract. Calculus in urinary tract causes pain on the side of its presence and... Read Full »
Can liver failure cause blood in urine and weakness?
Query: Hi doctor,My 73 years old dad is becoming weak day by day, and he is 70 kg by weight and 5.2 inches by height. We consulted the doctor, who told us the urine contains blood, although it is not visible looking at urine. His leg was also swelling, and on medication, it became fine. He also added, it m... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand you must be very upset about your father. The history you provided provides a little clue of what exactly he is suffering with. Non-visible blood in urine is called microscopic hematuria. Some liver conditions can cause this problem, such as hepatiti... Read Full »
I have IgA neuropathy, is it normal for the protein and blood levels in the urine to fluctuate?
Query: Hi doctor, I was diagnosed with early IgA nephropathy, about five years ago, and I am on medication. Protein and blood are present in the urine, and their levels have varied over time, ranging from traces to ++. My recent urine analysis showed protein (+), erythrocytes (++), RBC (8-10 /HPF), creati... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.To correctly answer your questions, I need to know the following.Was biopsy done? If yes, then send the report. Is your blood pressure under control? What medicines are you currently taking?I suggest you get a 24-hour urine for protein done. This will tell you the degree of... Read Full »