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I've just had my urine dipped and it showed blood, nitrates and protein. it's now been sent to the labs and i'm on antibiotics. what could be wrong? ty

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Dr. Madhu Kandarpa answered

Suspected UTI: Sounds like suspected urinary tract infection. Need to follow the test results with your doctor.

Dr Anyanwu and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 9/30/2020

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Blood in urine: Blood in urine is serious. It can be from uti. You are on antibiotic, so the lab report would not be helpful. Plus leuk. Esterase& bacteria are negativeother possibilities include stone, stricture or cancer. Please see http://doctorrajput.Com/redurine. Thanks.

Answered 12/10/2013

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A member asked:

I've just had my urine dipped and it showed blood, nitrates and protein. it's now been sent to the labs and i'm on antibiotics. what could be wrong? ty

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Madhu Kandarpa answered

Dr Anyanwu and 4 doctors agreed

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