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What Causes Urethral Bleeding?
I am 72, having bleeding when I go to bathroom, wearing a pad & shows in both areas. I sse when I urinate But not in stool. It is spotting on toilet paper. I have had female surgery back in 1981. I feel lower back pain and had pain lower left area my body when first started bleeding but now it isn t painful. I know that I need to see a Doctor but not sure where to start? I am visiting a small town and the health care seem questionable. Emergency rooms aren t rated well. It is Decatur, Alabama. Any advise would be helpful. Thanks
Sat, 14 Jul 2018
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Your symptoms can be related to an infection.
Some examinations that should be done are:
-a complete blood count
-a urine test
-a uroculture
-an ultrasound
These examinations will help in further diagnosis and treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Your symptoms can be related to an infection.
Some examinations that should be done are:
-a complete blood count
-a urine test
-a uroculture
-an ultrasound
These examinations will help in further diagnosis and treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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