Need advice

Hello, I've had problems with my bladder and kidneys for years so i might be able to offer some help. 

First off don't worry too much, I've had problems that worry me but the worrying is almost always the worst bit. Second, don't jump to conclusions, I've had times when I could swear i've had tumours or something stuff inside, and it's turned out to be a part of my urinary tract that's inflamed. 

If you go to the doctors they'll do a quick urine test, which will tell them if there's inflamation or infection, and if there are traces of blood. If they find nothing they would probably want to do further investigation, and that would usually be an ultrasound or a CT scan. The first is preferable as the CT for urinary issues requires a contrast and at my hospital at least the procedure isn't nice. 

My best advice is to just see your GP as they'll be able to discuss with you your concerns and can best advise to help. But it is best to be persistant with them. 

The likely plan of action would be...

GP - Urine and blood test, if no diagnosis a referral to a urologist.

Urologist - CT Scan and/or Ultrasound 

That shows 95% of problems. Sadly i'm in the 5% and I'm in the unlucky "Try this drug see if it helps" stage. But follow the process, they'll sort you in the end. 

Good luck

When you say you are going to 'book' an ultrasound, I was unaware that a patient could take this initiative. Should you indeed need to return to your GP for such a request, I think you should, at first, try to focus on the area giving most concern. To the best of my knowledge any ultrasound request usually focuses on one rather than several areas and needs to be clearly defined by your GP. Alternatively, depending on what your GP thinks/agrees, a CT Scan for more than one area at a time can be requested and, indeed, give more clear and detailed information. This, in turn, can often lead to a much quicker and more accurate 'diagnosis'. Minimsing suffering, trauma and stress to all parties concerned, should return to the fore. A 'CT Scan' may cost more initially but can lead to treatment/medication begnning sooner rather than later, inevitably also more 'cost-effectve'.   Depending on the area, contrast dye may or may not be used. I do agree wth alex regarding, jumping to conclusions and worrying unnecessarily. Push for the investigations but try not to fear the worst. I would also say (and stress) however, that you need to insist upon further investigations when your body is clearly 'telling you' that something is wrong. Even if you or your GP cannot 'pinpoint' the problem(s), further investigations/referrals may well be required - a 'stitch in time' is a hard lesson which I have learnt over many years of poor health. Treating many a condition/illness in its early stages is preferable to 'too little too late'. Believe me, not only would the patient suffer less, but the cost to the N.H.S. would be less. Afterall 'cost' (wrongly) has sadly become the big Issue regarding one's health and well-being. I will stop there. I hope you do find answers and solutions to your health problems/concerns. Remember also, that everyone is entitled to a 'second opinion' be it from a GP, Consultant and/or Physician. Good Luck.