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Nitrite: positive/ leukocytes: 25/ul, 2 months excessive urination and other kidney disease symptoms, did my doctor miss something, should i go to er?

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Dr. Sean Egan answered

See a urologist: Make an appointment to see a urologist unless you get a fever, are bleeding or become lethargic in which case you should then go to the ER. Sounds like you need to have imaging of the urinary tract and other work up completed.

Dr Khondker agreed

Answered 2/11/2017

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A member asked:

Nitrite: positive/ leukocytes: 25/ul, 2 months excessive urination and other kidney disease symptoms, did my doctor miss something, should i go to er?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Sean Egan answered

Dr Khondker agreed

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