United Kingdom
A 20-year-old female asked:
Treated twice for uti, urine tests still showing high wbc but no infection, could this be bladder cancer? pain lower left ab, cancer history in family
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Atul Singhanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 29 years experience
Cancer : based on your age the probability is low for a bladder cancer. Non smokers also reduce their risk. Did you get a urine culture and are you on any OTC meds or any abx ? I would look for cause and see a kidney doc.
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Last updated Dec 11, 2016
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