Question 1

daughter in law in africa has had uti  and 3 courses of antibiotics.  uti now cleared but signs of leucolytes still there.  she had more tests today. ?

Accepted Answer

Persistent UTI: She may not have a simple UTI, or the bacteria are resistant to the antibiotic. Sometimes taking a bath is a potential source in rhe pediatric age group. Make sure they do a ursine culture with antibiotic sensitivities if available.  She may need to see a urologist if it continues to recur or persists. Hope this helps!

Question 2

azo leukolyte+ nitrite-; tx for yeast infx; leukolyte trace, nitrite-. burning urination relieved, still have flank pain & belly cramp.std-.is it uti?

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UTI?: You are referencing urinalysis findings, which can suggest the presence or absence if a uti, but can not prove or disprove a urinary tract infection. Finding out whether or not you have a UTI is quite simple. If you are symptomatic and have a positive urine culture, the you have a uti.

Question 3

taking miralax (polyethylene glycol) cause low potassium?

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Miralax (polyethylene glycol): Any laxative can cause low potassium if it causes diarrhea.

Question 4

what are electrolyte imbalances?

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Sodium, potassium: These are the most common to have imbalance but also magnesium, calcium, chloride and phosphorus are all electrolytes since by definition they all have electrical charge in the ionic (reactive) state.

Question 5

does linzess or amitiza (lubiprostone) cause electrolyte imbalances?

Accepted Answer

If vomiting: Or diarrhea are a problem, -yes electrolytes can be a problem.

Question 6

can vitamin k depletion cause low platelets?

Accepted Answer

No: Low vitamin k can cause your body to have a difficult time making factors that are important for blood coagulation (factors 2, 7, 9, 10) and can lead to increased bleeding. Platelet numbers, however, should not be affected.

Question 7

can acesulfame potassium cause diarrheal?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely...: One would need to consume very large amounts of the substance to cause an osmotic diarrhea. Acesulfame potassium is very sweet compared to sugar, so not very much of the compound is needed to be added to foods.

Question 8

can miralax (polyethylene glycol) cause dehydration ?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: If it causes severe, recurrent diarrhea and there is not intake of oral fluid, then it is possible. However, that is unlikely.

Question 9

does dehydration cause hypokalemia?

Accepted Answer

Dehydration: Does not cause hypokalemia.

Question 10

does drinking gatorade increased bun creatinine?

Accepted Answer

No: It's an alternative to soda pop that replenishes some of your electrolytes. If you're an athlete drinking this sports beverage, your BUN may be up from eating steak and your creatinine from putting on muscle. Labs mean nothing without a big picture.

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Daughter in law in africa has had uti and 3 courses of antibiotics. uti now cleared but signs of leucolytes still there. she had more tests today. ?

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Azo leukolyte+ nitrite-; tx for yeast infx; leukolyte trace, nitrite-. burning urination relieved, still have flank pain & belly cramp.std-.is it uti?

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Taking miralax (polyethylene glycol) cause low potassium?

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What are electrolyte imbalances?

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Does linzess or amitiza (lubiprostone) cause electrolyte imbalances?

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Can vitamin k depletion cause low platelets?

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Can acesulfame potassium cause diarrheal?

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Can miralax (polyethylene glycol) cause dehydration ?

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Does drinking gatorade increased bun creatinine?

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