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Urine Test Done. Taking Nifedipine For High Blood Pressure. Looking For Suggestion
My mother, age 76 years got her urine tested recently. The report says, 18-20 pus cell per cu mms, trace protien and leucocyte esterase in urine. She has been diagnosed with mild hypertesion (max recorded so far 170/100 mm Hg) around 2 months back. She was earluer taking losartan 100mg OD, blood pressure shot up at midnight; after nifedipine 30mg OD for the last three days, her pressure is under control. The urine was tested before starting nifedipine. What should be my interpretation of the report?
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Fri, 25 May 2012
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HELLO,
welcome to hcm
thanks for the query
from the report you have mentioned it appears that your mother is having urinary tract infection.is she having fever and lower abdominal pain,urgency ,frequency and hesitancy?
its not related to the antihypertensive therapy like nifedipine or losartan
consult your doctor for proper antibiotic and other medications
Drink plenty of water.avoid tea coffee and spicy food
if needed she may be admitted to the hospital under doctor's guidance
take care
welcome to hcm
thanks for the query
from the report you have mentioned it appears that your mother is having urinary tract infection.is she having fever and lower abdominal pain,urgency ,frequency and hesitancy?
its not related to the antihypertensive therapy like nifedipine or losartan
consult your doctor for proper antibiotic and other medications
Drink plenty of water.avoid tea coffee and spicy food
if needed she may be admitted to the hospital under doctor's guidance
take care
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