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Thursday, September 09, 2004

So, is blood in the urine that big a deal, really?

posted by Leisl @ 8:51 AM   4 comments

4 Comments:

At 4:01 AM, Blogger Ami_Norml said...

It could be Leisl....
I found this at: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003138.htm
Discoloration from certain drugs, beets, or other foods can mimic blood in the urine.

You may not see blood in your urine. In some cases, it is found microscopically when your doctor checks your urine during a routine exam. Your doctor will follow up on this problem to see if it persists and identify the cause.

When blood is visible to the naked eye, prompt and thorough evaluation is always needed. In children, hospitalization is often necessary to complete the work up.
There are many potential causes of blood in the urine. Often, bloody urine is from a problem in your kidneys or other parts of the urinary tract. If your kidneys, urinary tract, prostate, and genitals turn out to be fine, your doctor may check to see if you have a bleeding disorder.

Blood in the urine should never be ignored. Tell your doctor about this symptom and get an appropriate evaluation, especially if you have unexplained weight loss, burning with urination, frequent urination, or urgent urination.

Call your doctor right away if:

You have fever, nausea, vomiting, shaking chills, or pain in your abdomen, side, or back.
You are unable to urinate.
You are passing blood clots.

Ok...health class is over!!

 
At 7:12 AM, Blogger Leisl said...

It was the clots that freaked me out. It seems to be better today, thank heavens. I think 5 days is plenty. I'm still watching it tho. I just can't afford to go the doc for another year.

 
At 10:59 AM, Blogger Ami_Norml said...

Yikes Leisl!! Take care of yourself...like I should talk! I haven't taken a lot of my meds because we can't afford them, even with a prescription drug plan! if I were to get all my meds filled...it would cost about $400. I just take the BP medicine. Since, i haven't taken my psych drugs...I cry at the drop of a dime and that black cloud is coming back :(

Just remember to drink water and maybe cranberry juice.
(((((Leisl)))) and stop watching all Discovery Health shows!!

 
At 11:22 AM, Blogger Leisl said...

I understand that. We had to take Ra off her meds 'cuz we just can't afford them. Luckily, she has a super good boyfriend who makes her smile, so that helps a lot.

As for me, I am drinking gallons of water! And I've got a migraine. Sucko! But at least I'm not dehydrated. *small silver lining, I guess*

And not to worry about me watching The Discovery Channel at all ... we don't have cable. :-)

 

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