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- Tue Oct 26, 2021 4:11 pm
- Forum: The Urology Foundation - Trouble peeing
- Topic: Frequent UTIs
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1968
Re: Frequent UTIs
Recurrent UTIs can be a difficult problem. I am sure you are doing the basics - like increased fluid intake. The scientific data on the role of cranberry and citrus fruits is not entirely convincing. A few things that can be done by the GP surgery- 1. Urine culture 2. Ultrasound scan of renal tract ...
- Tue Oct 26, 2021 4:07 pm
- Forum: The Urology Foundation - Trouble peeing
- Topic: BPH treatment
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1441
Re: BPH treatment
Hi As with any new treatment, there is a balance between risk and benefit. Some of the new treatments have low risk of sexual side effect, however long-term follow-up is missing and often a repeat procedure might be needed. So best to speak to a urologist about the options and pros and cons, before ...
- Fri Oct 25, 2019 12:32 am
- Forum: The Urology Foundation - Kidney Issues
- Topic: kidney stents
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1678
Re: kidney stents
Hi I presume the stents were put in because there is a narrowing (stricture) of the ureter or some delay or blockage in the drainage of the kidneys. Depending on the reason why there were put in, whether they get blocked with mucous or encrustations, the frequency of changes can vary from 3-12 month...
- Fri Oct 25, 2019 12:20 am
- Forum: The Urology Foundation - Kidney Issues
- Topic: Kidney removed
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1626
Re: Kidney removed
Hi Thanks for getting it touch with us. I presume he kidney function (blood test) and blood pressure is monitored regularly and that's how you know that his kidneys are healthy. As for the binge drinking which happens at times, this would be more concerning for his liver and certainly won't be good ...
- Fri Oct 25, 2019 12:10 am
- Forum: The Urology Foundation - Kidney Issues
- Topic: Antibiotics
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1686
Re: Antibiotics
Hi I presume it was started once you were investigated for recurrent UTIs and these investigations were clear. If it has been a few years and you have not had any infections, then provided you are otherwise healthy with no other urological procedures, sometimes it might be worth coming off it. If yo...
- Fri Oct 25, 2019 12:04 am
- Forum: The Urology Foundation - Kidney Issues
- Topic: Kidney Stones
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1621
Re: Kidney Stones
Kidney stones can be - 1. Completely incidental in some cases and diagnosed on imaging (ultrasound or CT scan) done for other causes 2. Present with acute pain and colic 3. Present with recurrent urinary infections 4. Present with blood in the urine (which may or may not be visible and only seen on ...
- Fri Oct 25, 2019 12:00 am
- Forum: The Urology Foundation - Kidney Issues
- Topic: Kidney pain with UTI
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1648
Re: Kidney pain with UTI
Hi Ken (I presume it is a long-term catheter?) Just a few things to keep in mind 1. Treatment (in catheterised patients) should always be based on symptoms and positive urine culture 2. Urine culture has been done 3. Renal tract ultrasound to rule out kidney or bladder stones If UTIs persist despite...