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I have frequent urgency to urinate and always have oiley film over it, i lost 1 kidney to cancer should i be worried?

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No, but see doctor: Your urinary symptoms may be due to infection and it would be prudent to see a doctor to ascertain if you need antibiotic treatment. Wish you good health!

Answered 11/26/2017

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