Question:

I have suffered from chronic bladder infections my entire adult life. I know what a UTI feels like, and when I have a kidney infection or stones. For a few weeks, I have had the burning and frequent urination when but also blood on the toilet paper, and mainly in the mornings. My urine does . . .

Answer: Thank you for visiting NetWellness. On this site, NetWellness experts try to answer general questions about health. Only a health professional performing a thorough clinical exam is able to evaluate your symptoms.

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Bladder cancer/adrenal gland tumors

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I`m sorry, but this is a 2 part question. I am a 70 yr old white female with a moderate income and am diligent about my health. One week ago after having blood in my urine,& pain in my side, I went immediately to my doctor who ordered a sonagram & transvaginal sonagram. She got the result . . .

Answer: These are very good questions. Mass in the bladder is usually a cancer. You need to see an oncologist regarding the adrenal gland and get it reimaged, and for the bladder mass as well. More answers are long and complicated.

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Tumors on the Kidney in a Pregnant Woman

Question: My niece, age 24 and 16 wks pregnant was recent seen for low back pain. An ultrasound was done to rule out kidney stones and a mass was seen. She also has a Strep B pyelonephritis. An MRI was done and a 4 cm mass was seen. She is presently on antibiotics and further urine tests have been done t . . .

Answer: I would have to defer to the ob gyn doc. Normally would do biopsy but that is more radiation from the ct scan. There should be NO concerns for the baby. Need to determine if the mass is an abscess or solid mass. Not a very complete answer I know but need more info from the ob on this one.

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MSU Test

Question: What is an MSU test?

Answer: An MSU test in Urology is the collection of a mid stream urine(MSU) to test for infection of the bladder after "washing out" the first part of the urine which may represent bacteria in the urethra.

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Scrotal Lump

Question: In June of this year, my husband noticed a small lump, about the size of a marble, on the bottom of his left testicle. It goes down, almost away, after ejaculation, but returns, never getting bigger than a small marble. However, it begins to hurt after about 3 days or so with no ejaculation. He has . . .

Answer: What you describe sounds like a cyst on the epididymis or spermatocele. These are separate from the testicle. They are very common and not a clinical problem. It is important for your husband to be examined by his physician to be sure that there is not a mass in the testicle itself which could repes . . .

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