Question 1

i've had flakes in my urine for a few weeks now...varying in size. no other urinary problems. what's the cause?

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Unknown: Flaky material in the urine could be many things.  It could be infectious material, or clumps of white blood cells, for example.  A doctor should take your history, examine you, and perform some basic urine tests to rule out the causes.

Question 2

what kind of urinary problems are caused by lyme disease?

Accepted Answer

See below: The lyme spirochete can infect the bladder and cause frequent urination, pain on urination, even blood and protein in the urine. The typical urinalysis may show blood or protein in the urine and the culture will not grow out the spirochete infection.

Question 3

is it possible for constipation to cause urinary problems?

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Yes: Your GI tract &amp; urinary tract are very close to each other.  When there is a large volume of stool in the GI tract, it may put pressure on your bladder.  This can cause the bladder to not fill completely or empty when you don't want.  See your doctor if you are having these symptoms so you can work out a plan to treat both problems.

Question 4

which stds cause urinary problems?

Accepted Answer

UTI, GC and chlamydi: Dysuria, may be a sign of a regular uti, caused by bacteria like e. Coli. It may also be a sign of an std. Most common STDs causing dysuria and urethritis are gonorrhea, chlamydia and possible herpes. Swabs and urine testing can find the source for you.

Question 5

can pinched nerve cause urinary problems?

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Pinched nerve: In a case of a herniated disc and compressed nerve it takes a large herniation to cause urinary problems, a simple pinched nerve would likely not a cause of urinary problems.

Question 6

can ebv cause gastro/urinary problems?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Ebv can present in many odd ways beyond the classic presentation with sore throat, swollen glands, fevers and fatigue.  Ebv can affect virtually every organ system and can be associated with hepatitis, cholestasis, , pneumonia, pleural effusions, myocarditis, pancreatitis, mesenteric adenitis, , myosotis, acute renal failure and other urinary symptoms, and even genital ulcerations.

Question 7

what causes male urinary problems: frequency, urgency, etc. treatments?

Accepted Answer

Broad question: This question is sort of like, 'what does a urologist treat?'.  Urinary problems can be cause by enlarged prostates (BPH), prostate cancer, bladder infection, bladder tumor, certain parasites, congenital anomalies of the urinary tract, diabetes insipidus, and many other conditions.  Treatments depend on the cause:  surgery, certain madications, and dietary habit changes.

Question 8

what other treatment options are there for hypogonadism if androgel causes me urinary problems?

Accepted Answer

What problems: What kind of urinary problems have you experienced. Talk w/your doctor to see if they are related to androgel, which is unlikely. The other gels may or may not cause similar problems.

Question 9

can the drug depo-provera medrone cause urinary problems please?

Accepted Answer

Depo medrone: The drug can cause decreased urinary output as well as painful urination.

Question 10

can artificial sweetener cause bladder, kidney, or urinary problems?

Accepted Answer

Not generally: Artificial sweeteners are considered to be generally safe, and may provide an overall health benefit compared with excess calories.  Animal studies have implicated artificial sweeteners as a cause of bladder and brain tumors, but very large epidemiological studies have failed to confirm this risk.  One study suggested an increased risk of decreased kidney function, but this has not been confirmed.

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