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Urology (Expert Forum)
mild urinary pressure
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin Pho, MD
Boston - MA
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
mild urinary pressure
by ginaru, Dec 02, 2004 12:00AM
Im a 39 year old female and had a Urinary Tact Infection 4 months ago. This past month i've had cloudy urine with pressure to begin with. This is the same beginning I had with my UTI. The Urolgist said I have no infection and my urine shouldnt be milky white. Im going for an ultra sound and I think kidney imaging to check for stones next week. Im really worried that I have interscystinal cystits. The first week I had the urge to urinate for 3 to 5 hours a day then as the day or nite went on it would subside. Then it would happen again for about 5 days. Then I would feel better.Also I noticed stuff floating in my urine. I thought it was skin, but I fished out a piece and it was mucus. I noticed when the mucus lessened so did my urge to urinate. If no stones are found I have to have a cystocopy of the bladder. Ive also noticed my bladder and urethra feel itchy. I also have had an ovarian cyst two years ago which was too small to operate on and am thinking if it's there can that cause this problem. I also have monthly migraines and was told by someone that if I drink 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda this would help. I did this 3 times a day in one month. And three times a day in the second month. Two weeks later I started having these problems and am wondering if the baking soda caused this because I only drank it with 1 and 1/2 inches of water. I appreciate any help. Gina
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Dec 04, 2004 12:00AM
, Dec 04, 2004 12:00AM
It is unlikely that the baking soda is causing the symptoms. The ultrasound would be a reasonable step, not only for stones, but to examine the kidneys. The CT scan would be a better test for stones than the ultrasound. I agree that the cystoscopy would be a reasonable next step if the imaging was negative.
If interstitial cystitis is a concern, a potassium sensitivity test would be a reasonable test to consider. This test would evaluate for abnormal permeability and can be considered along with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
Medical Weblog:
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If interstitial cystitis is a concern, a potassium sensitivity test would be a reasonable test to consider. This test would evaluate for abnormal permeability and can be considered along with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b