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What Causes White Foams In Urine?
Question: Hi
If a person finished with ciprofloxacin 750 mg last friday
and this person now have urine with a lot of White foam or White scum. Almost half of of the urine. Not visiting the toilet frequently and not every time getting this White scum
(last week all urin samples was negative, no bacteria)
according to nurse there is no Point of doing new urin test until after month after antibiotick time
Also person was recommended to take magnesium, omega 3 and iron as cipro depletes these
Thanks in advance
XXXX
Should this person wait for another month to do sample check?
If a person finished with ciprofloxacin 750 mg last friday
and this person now have urine with a lot of White foam or White scum. Almost half of of the urine. Not visiting the toilet frequently and not every time getting this White scum
(last week all urin samples was negative, no bacteria)
according to nurse there is no Point of doing new urin test until after month after antibiotick time
Also person was recommended to take magnesium, omega 3 and iron as cipro depletes these
Thanks in advance
XXXX
Should this person wait for another month to do sample check?
Brief Answer:
Urinalysis can be repeated but for cultures, atleast give three days gap
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to health care magic! Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. We will try to help you in best way possible.
Based on the history you have shared, it seems as there is a persistent or a second attack of urinary tract infection. In order to confirm, urinalysis can be done at the spot to look for pus cells, red blood cell, chemicals like nitrites, or leucocyte esterase or bacterial, even if antibiotics are being used but for cultures and sensitivity, a three days gap should be observed to get some growth on the cultures.
Drink more water in the meanwhile. Hope this has answered your query, if you have any more questions, feel free to ask.
Regards.
Urinalysis can be repeated but for cultures, atleast give three days gap
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to health care magic! Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. We will try to help you in best way possible.
Based on the history you have shared, it seems as there is a persistent or a second attack of urinary tract infection. In order to confirm, urinalysis can be done at the spot to look for pus cells, red blood cell, chemicals like nitrites, or leucocyte esterase or bacterial, even if antibiotics are being used but for cultures and sensitivity, a three days gap should be observed to get some growth on the cultures.
Drink more water in the meanwhile. Hope this has answered your query, if you have any more questions, feel free to ask.
Regards.
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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