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I have severe pain and notice blood in my urine. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed several months ago with bladder stones. Tests on stones indicated uric acid content also. I have been on Flomax, then one week ago started Avodart. Most days, I drink lots of water and sometimes coconut water. I pass stones every two or three weeks - different sizes. Wi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope the bladder stones you mentioned you had earlier had passed. Blood in urine after renal colic suggests stone may have reached the lower end of kidney tube (ureter) and may pass soon. However, it is best to confirm it has passed by getting an ultrasound done. Flom... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I informed you that I started taking potassium citrate with magnesium citrate (Noculi) 10 ml twice, some time back with considerable noticeable benefits. I take it within half an hour of meals. Would there be any possible adverse effects? If so, what? I am posing this question, as I learn... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history. Potassium supplements are good for general function but need careful monitoring of potassium levels in the blood. Potassium is a vital electrolyte in the body and has various functions depending on the cell where it accumulates. If it i... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, About two months back, I went on a salt reduction drive and reduced my daily salt intake by 2 grams. Parallelly I increased my potassium by 2 grams daily through taking potassium citrate solution. The outcome has been a much more capable me physically as well as mentally. First, can... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclinic.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. It is good to hear that you have beneficial effects with salt restriction and potassium supplements. Yes, the outcome is good because your blood pressure remains stable and circulation remains good with it. With t... Read Full »