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Urology (Expert Forum)
Abnormal urine test
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
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.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, May 03, 2006 12:00AM
, May 03, 2006 12:00AM
Blood and protein in the urine can be caused by a variety of conditions - including infection, kidney stones, bladder cancer, diabetes, intrinsic kidney disease - amongst others.
A cystoscopy can be considered to evaluate the blood - as well as a workup for kidney stones. The protein can be quantified using a 24-hr urine collection. Blood tests can also be considered to evaluate the kidney function.
Although possible, I am not aware of Phentermine leading to these findings.
These options can be discussed 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.
kevinmd_
A cystoscopy can be considered to evaluate the blood - as well as a workup for kidney stones. The protein can be quantified using a 24-hr urine collection. Blood tests can also be considered to evaluate the kidney function.
Although possible, I am not aware of Phentermine leading to these findings.
These options can be discussed 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.
kevinmd_
