So about 5 days ago I had extreme pain in my left side
and passed bloody urine with brown fragments.
I went to the doc. and am feeling a bit better now (normal urine, and just twinging now) but the pain has spread into my left side.

Other than blood, everything on my urinalysis came back fine.
What could it be?

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i have to piss in a jug for 24 hours so they can analyze it to see what my kidney stones are made of. since i smoked pot in the last week will they find the marijuana just by looking at it or do they actually have to test it?

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Started a little over a year ago, when I had my first kidney stone. Was ahwfuly painful and eneded up in the ER…I didnt have another one till 6 months ago. And after the first one they said it was just a fluke thing I wouldnt have anymore….but This past year I have found out that I have pcos and borderline diabetes and border like blood pressure problems, also on going fevers and skin infections, along with stomach/bowel problems. About 4 months ago I started having more kidney stones…one about every other week, some are very painful. Went to see a urologist, they told me to go on a specific diet and start taking calcium with all food I eat, cut out all meat other then chicken and fish and turkey, and up my fluid intake. They did two 24 hour urinalysis scans and they saw my calcium was low in my urine and I am only putting out half of what I should urine volume wise. But I have had atleast 6 stones in the past 4 months, and I am in the process of passing another one and I think something else needs to be done. I believe something else is going on with me and this cant be normal. Can anyone give me some insight or stories of there own? Help

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I have two cats; calico females age 8, sisters from the same litter. Strictly dry food diet, one litter box – automated scooping with crystals.

Three weeks ago I noticed odd behavior from my kitty, Snickers. She was going into the litter box more frequently with little to no urine. She didn’t seem to be in any pain or discomfort and her attitude was the same. After doing some online research and speaking with a breeder friend of mine, I started homeopathic treatment. Bought new organic high-quality dry and canned food, meat and rice based, instead of meat-meal and corn based. I also bought cranberry capsules from the health food store and made parsley infused water (boiled 1 qt water with 1 bunch parsley, strained and cooled).

I started integrating the new dry food over the next week and immediately started feeding her canned food twice daily making it into a soup with lots of extra water and the cranberry capsules. I also force feed her the parsley infused water with a dropper 2-3 times a day. I did this for ten days and started to notice an improvement. Urinating more and less frequently.

After the ten days of treatment, I stopped feeding her canned food and put her back on dry food only, but the new dry food. Five days after the end of treatment, her symptoms returned. So I started her back on canned food with cranberry capsules and took her to the vet on Monday to have a urinalysis completed to make sure there’s no infection or blockage. They put her on IV fluids and kept her for the day. When she came home that night, she started urinating blood and has ever since.

The test results came back yesterday… no infection or bacteria, no crystals or blockage, but lots of blood. The doctor says it’s FLUTD Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease and it should resolve itself within 7-10 days. It’s typically caused by stress and can be treated with pain reliever until the bleeding stops. If it does not resolve itself, their next suggestion would be an x-ray to determine in there’s any stones in her bladder/kidney, which they say is not too common. They say keep the litter box clean, her environment comfortable, and monitor her urine.

I read online that changing the diet can be beneficial as well. Most places say no dry food at all, only wet food twice a day. Encourage water intake. Reduce stress. And try antioxidant vitamins and herbs.

I’m very concerned for her health and safety and I hate that she can’t tell me how she feels. The doctor didn’t seem to think it’s a big deal and really only recommended a pain reliever. But she doesn’t act like she’s in pain, so will it help anything?

We’re leaving for vacation this Saturday for 7 days. My neighbor and mom will be there to check on her, but I feel horrible leaving not knowing if she’s okay and if I’m doing everything I can to help her. PLEASE any suggestions or advice would be so greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time.

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. Which of the following is a possible sign/symptom of a urinary system disorder?
A. Urgency
B. Occult stool
C. Nausea and vomiting
D. Diarrhea

2. The most common lab test done is:
A. clearance test.
B. urinalysis.
C. blood tests.
D. culture and sensitivity

3. Which of the following is true re: Diuretics?
A. Also known as ‘salt pills’
B. Dry mouth is a common side effect.
C. Most common diuretic used is Diamox
D. Used only in lymph and urinary diseases

4. Which of the following is true re: Hemodialysis?
A. It is also called peritoneal dialysis
B. It is usually done at home.
C. It is usually required 3-4 times per week.
D. It has no potential complications.

5. Which of the following is not true re: urinary tract infection?
A. A predisposing factor is a condition that impairs free flow of urine.
B. It only refers to a bladder infection.
C. Incomplete emptying of the bladder may help cause it.
D. Scar tissue may contribute to infection.

6. Which of the following is not a common developmental abnormality of the kidney?
A. Renal agenesis
B. Duplication
C. Malposition
D. Polycystic disease

7. Which of the following is not true re: Polycystic Disease?
A. It is an inherited disorder.
B. It progresses rapidly.
C. There is no cure.
D. May not have symptoms until adulthood

8. Which of the following is not true re: Urolithiasis?
A. It is also known as ‘kidney stones.’
B. A possible treatment is lithotripsy.
C. Renal colic is a rare symptom.
D. A predisposing factor is an increased concentration of salts in the urine.

9.Symptoms of Chronic Renal Failure may not appear until what percentage of the kidneys have failed?
A. 15-20
B. 35-40
C. 55-60
D. 75-80

10. Which of the following is a possible cause of acute renal failure?
A. Shock
B. Myocardial infarction
C. Frequent urination
D. Nocturia

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