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Q: Why did the Doctor take a Urine Sample? I Couldn't see Bloo

asked by: DoctorQuestion on February 15th, 2006

i was at the doctors yesterday with pain in my lower right side he told me to bring a urine sample down and he tested it and found protine and blood i could not see any blood in it so he has sent it away and put me on trimethoprim i am very worried cause i have just been throw a op for my gastric banding last month to get my port put back in also i had mrsa need i know anything that will worrie me more

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on March 20th, 2006

Stomach, Ulcers, Gastric Bypass, Colon Disorders Answer A483

Trimetoprim sulfonamide are often prescribed for urinary infections. You can request an ultrasound examination of the kidneys and a laboratory analyses for the valuation of their function (urea, creatinin) in order to diagnosed the condition.

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on March 20th, 2006

Stomach, Ulcers, Gastric Bypass, Colon Disorders Answer A483

It seems as if you might have a urinary infection; that is why your doctor prescribed you trimetoprim sulfonamide. You can request an ultrasound examination of the kidneys and alaboratory analyses for the valuation of their function (urea, creatinin).

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