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Why did my Doctor put code R82.90 on my urine test ? Is that Bad?

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john74346
john74346

Waiting for test results back from urine culture because my urine has been cloudy for a week but i just noticed this code on my paper and its got me concerned and worried

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  • AlexandriaGizmo
    AlexandriaGizmo john74346

    Posted

    Because you have a water infection and because their are so many of them they need to culture your sample to find out which one it is so they can prescribe specific antibiotics to get rid of it.

    Sometimes they will just give you a general one till results come back.

    Nothing to worry about just shows your GP is doing their job

    • AlexandriaGizmo
      AlexandriaGizmo john74346

      Posted

      No probs, glad that you found the site and it was able to hopefully put your mind at rest a little.

      Have a lovely Christmas and make sure you drink plenty of water to help your body fight the infection.

  • Marina_Dee
    Marina_Dee john74346

    Posted

    Its called an ICD code. Its an internationally recognised code for tracking symptoms, diagnoses and treatments. Dont worry about it. No its not bad.

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