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Suggest Treatment For Blood In Urine
My 20-year-old son is 5ft 8in tall and weighs 130lbs. and has had problems with kidney stones in the past, but is otherwise in excellent physical condition. He now has blood in his urine, and is starting to feel some pressure similar to previous episodes of kidney stones. I know he drinks to many soft drinks and has not been as good as he should about following the doctors advice about other things avoid. I know that he smokes marijuana, but he denies other drug use. Is it possible that smoking marijuana could lead to blood in the urine, or make it worse?
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The possible cause is Urinary infection with or without calculus in the urinary system, and marijuana may increase this further.
Primary workup needed for the better outcome is:
-Convey him to drink plenty of liquids.
-Cranberry sachet once daily in a glass of drinking water will benefit.
-He has to quit marijuana to prevent damage to his kidneys and other body parts.
-He should get a prescription for urine microscopy and ultrasound examination with his doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The possible cause is Urinary infection with or without calculus in the urinary system, and marijuana may increase this further.
Primary workup needed for the better outcome is:
-Convey him to drink plenty of liquids.
-Cranberry sachet once daily in a glass of drinking water will benefit.
-He has to quit marijuana to prevent damage to his kidneys and other body parts.
-He should get a prescription for urine microscopy and ultrasound examination with his doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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