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Re: Blood in urine
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Re: Blood in urine
by Shirley-Hunter, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By Shirley Hunter on May 18, 1999 at 12:10:29
I recently had my urine checked on a regular check up. Blood was found in
my urine. The initial anyalsis was negative, the culture has not come
back. My right kidney is swollen and has minor discomfort when I need
to urinate. I have polycystic kidneys and liver. Recently, I have
used natural cleansing herbs. My primary care put me on antibiotics
while waiting for culture to return. Can you give me an idea as to what is going on. I do not have unusual frequency, just a full feeling and swelling in my right kidney before I urinate.
I recently had my urine checked on a regular check up. Blood was found in
my urine. The initial anyalsis was negative, the culture has not come
back. My right kidney is swollen and has minor discomfort when I need
to urinate. I have polycystic kidneys and liver. Recently, I have
used natural cleansing herbs. My primary care put me on antibiotics
while waiting for culture to return. Can you give me an idea as to what is going on. I do not have unusual frequency, just a full feeling and swelling in my right kidney before I urinate.
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Dear Shirley
You mention that you have polycystic kidney disease and hematuria (blood in urine).
You need to be sure that you do have polycystic disease, because that may require long term care. If your urologist confirms polycystic disease, following course is expected. Hematuria is a common presentation. Other problems include- frequent renal infections, renal stones, high blood pressure and pain in the kidneys. You also need to keep an eye on your renal function by frequent blood testing. You may also want to get some genetic testing to find out if your disease is familial and can be transmitted to your children.
In order to get the correct diagnosis and long term management of your problem, you need to be seen by a nephrologist specializing in such cases. Several nephrologists at Henry Ford Hospital has have such an interest, if you would like to consult them.
This information is provided for general medical information purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition. More individualized care is available through our department at the Henry Ford Hospital and its suburban locations (I-800-653-6568).
Hope this information helps you. Best of luck
HFHS M.D.-AT
* Keyword: Hematuria, polycystic kidney disease
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