WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for June, 2002: Re: kidney function

Re: kidney function

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 30 Jun 2002 09:03:14 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sun, 30 Jun 2002, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>Occassionally my urine has a strong fishy odor (just like tuna),
>sometimes this occurs after I have consumed more protein than normal,
>and it always occurs after I drink Slim-fast. Could this be a sign of
>poor kidney function? Also, usually, when I have a urine analysis done,
>red blood cells are found in my urine sample. I know that this is not
>normal, but my doctors always seem to rationalize it away even though it
>is consistently present. Should I be concerned? Also, I have relatively
>frequent urinary tract infections (almost always following sexual
>activity even though I urinate afterwards.) Thank you in advance
Anon

Probably a good idea to make an appt with a urologist. Frequent kid infect are not good nor are rbc in urine each and every time. Go for your peace of mind, even tho it will probably mean having an IVP and cystoscopy.

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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Chairman, Editorial Advisory Board
Pregnancy and Birth Section
Private Practice
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