Question 1

what does plus 4 in urine mean?

Accepted Answer

A lot: 4+ or plus 4 in the urine generally means a large amount; pathologists and lab technologists use a scale of zero, 1+, 2+, 3+, 4+ for most indicators to include blood and other markers.

Question 2

what does blood ++++ (plus 4) mean in urine dipstick test?

Accepted Answer

Blood...: It means that a significant amount of blood was present in the urine. If you were going through, had recently finished or about to start your period this could be the reason. However, there are other reason like infection, kidney stones, irritation. You would need to follow up with your doctor on the results if having your period was not the reason.

Question 3

what dose it mean if you have plus 2 protien in your urine?

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Proteinuria.: Means that the filter in your kidney has some larger holes than expected that allow protein to leak straight out. This could be for a variety of reasons. Needs evaluation by your doc.

Question 4

i've jst done a urine sample and it come out that my ery was plus 3 what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: Ery probably stands for erythrocytes, which are red blood cells (RBC's). Normal urine has no RBC's. If you are on your menstrual period it is probably from that and not worrisome. If not on your period this could be caused by a urinary tract infection, kidney stone or tumor in the bladder or kidneys. See your doctor for further evaluation.

Question 5

what is mean the presence of one plus(+) amorphous phosphate in urine?

Accepted Answer

Not significant: Urine deposits when looked under microscope may show crystals of chemical products excreted by the kidney. This has no particular significance, so you can ignore it. Some people are prone to make kidney stones. In these folks we look carefully if they have excess of any stone forming chemicals. This is not one of them. So you do not need to worry.

Question 6

what does it mean when urine culture comes back negative for uti and stis, but one has reoccurring uti symptoms that last several days? happens several times a month. (plus weight gain, fatigue, headache, dizziness?

Accepted Answer

: Duplicate question. See previous reply. Discuss interstitial cystitis with your doctor and see a urologist.

Question 7

what do crystals in childs urine mean?

Accepted Answer

Normal finding: The urine includes the debris discarded by the body and urate crystals are common.There are other occasional crystals like calcium oxylate, but in general you will seee some in the pee.

Question 8

what does it mean if my urine is foggy?

Accepted Answer

Can be normal: Foggy urine can be due to normal urinary sediment. Can be from protein in urine. However can also be a sign of infection. Would not be concerned unless you also have any UTI symptoms or ankle swelling.

Question 9

if my urine is hot, what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

Possible UTI: Could symptomatically signify a urinary tract infection which can easily be checked. Actual temperature of urine can not differ from your own core temperature.

Question 10

what does it mean when your urine is hot?

Accepted Answer

It is fresh: It reflects your body core temperature . Nothing to worry . It is absolutely normal.

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