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What is polypoidal endocervicitis with focal squamous metaplasia?
Query: Hello doctor, My mother was facing frequent urination problems. So she took a urine routine, culture, and abdomen scan. The urologist said everything was fine except that blood traces are found in urine and fibroids are present. So, the doctor advised her to meet a gynecologist. The gynecologist che... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The Pap (Papanicolaou test) smear report shows inflammation (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), which means some infection could be due to the cervical polyp. Have you been given any antibiotics? The smears would need to be repeated to com... Read Full »
Is frequent urination normal for my 4.5-month-old son?
Query: Hello doctor, My son is four and a half months old. He weighs 11.46 pounds (no weight gain for over a month). He urinates more than 20 times daily. Is this normal? He was under Omnacortil drops for 10 days. The medication was finished three days ago. He is alert and active, with no fever. However... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Factors such as hydration, temperature regulation, and recent medication use may contribute to your son's frequent urination. Since he is alert, active, and not showing signs of fever, it is less likely that his freq... Read Full »
Could my frequent urination be linked to diabetes?
Query: Hello doctor, I have found this service to be incredibly helpful, and I have received some bloodwork back that I would like to better understand. I am a 24-year-old male, 6 feet tall, weighing 188 pounds and I began experiencing frequent urination about three months ago. Although I do not have a fam... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, We welcome you to icliniq family. I appreciate the confidence you place in me for your healthcare consultation. Yes, the unhealthy diet, stress, and sedentary lifestyle in the recent past may have contributed to the changes you have noticed. Yes, it is possible to develop insulin resistance at... Read Full »
I have poor bladder control and also suffering from frequent urination. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been suffering from poor bladder control for the past few years. I have to go to the bathroom frequently, and if I do not get to the toilet in time, I might wet my pants a little. Most of the time, there is good stream urine. There is no pain, and I do not have to strain, but the... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Since you have a long history of frequent urination, we need to investigate the cause of the problem. Your bladder is contracting more than usual; hence you have increased frequency; this is called overactive bladder. The most common causes for this problem are bladder i... Read Full »
I feel tired, pee frequently, and have slight back pain. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I feel tired even after taking adequate rest. I have heaviness on the left side of my tummy. I pee frequently and I have slight pain in the back. Please suggest. Read Full »
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Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Please mention your age, any other medical condition such as hypertension, diabetes, thyroid problem in you, taking any medication, smoking, or alcohol drinking habit, about your activities, and job. I need this information to evaluate your co... Read Full »
I get an urge to urinate during travel. What can I do?
Query: Hello doctor, During a long bus trip with friends, I really needed to pee, but we could not stop anywhere for quite some time. Now, whenever I am in a car or without a bathroom nearby, I feel like I have to go urgently, but nothing comes out when I finally get to a bathroom. What should I do? ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems like you are experiencing anticipatory anxiety, leading to the sensation of urge to urinate. I suggest you follow these steps to address this: Limit your fluid intake before embarking on a ride. Avoid caffeinated drinks, as caffeine can stimulate urine pr... Read Full »
Why do I have lower back pain and urination after sex?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 40 years old and have suffered from bouts of prostatitis a few times. I have not had an intimate life for many years. Now, I am having an intimate life with one person, who is clean as well as I am. After vigorous sex, I am having frequent urination, especially at night. I was wonder... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. Yes, your symptoms are consistent with either urinary tract infection (UTI) or prostatic enlargement. In fact, you might have benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) contributing to UTI. The second reason can be sexually transmitted UTI a... Read Full »
I took doxycycline for UTI. what are the side effects?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been sick with side effects from Doxycycline for two weeks. I had a UTI which has cleared. I have been to the doctor twice, they checked my urine, and there is no infection. I feel tired, have chills, I feel cold, have a back and joint pain. I do not have a fever. I have read t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand that you had a urine test, but there are different types of urine test like a dipstick, which is done at the office, a complete analysis, which is done in the laboratory and a urine culture. I am more interested in the last two. With all due respect ... Read Full »
Will Trospium intake likely to cause uretheral discomfort?
Query: Hello doctor, I began having frequent urination, and sometimes urinating every half an hour. I consulted my doctor and UTI was ruled out. I consulted a urologist and she did an abdominal and pelvic CT scan and no structural abnormalities were found. No cystoscopy was performed. She diagnosed me as... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have been diagnosed as OAB (overactive bladder) since you had lower urinary tract storage symptoms. You need one USG KUB (ultrasound of kidney, ureter and bladder) and PVR (post-void residue) to look for post-void residual urine. You need to undergo uroflowmetry... Read Full »
I have frequent urination and hematuria post-surgery. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with an upper bladder neck, which I believe is also known as a tight bladder neck. Post-operatively, I have been suffering from frequent urination with gross haematuria and intense burning sensation pre and post-urination. If I hold it, then it will still burn. At the ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and I can understand your concern. I am sorry to hear about your troubles. Please help me with a few details so that I can assist you better: What procedure was performed? Was it an iTind (temporarily implanted nitinol device)? Which ho... Read Full »