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Worried about urine test result and scared !

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brian21335
brian21335

38 year old male recovering from prostatitis. Yesterday I had my 30 day follow-up and I am healing from the prostatitis fairly well. Per standard procedure a urine test was done and everything was good except I had small trace of bilirubin in my urine. My urologist did not seem concerned and so I didn't think anything of it in fact she did not even schedule a follow up as I am recovering nicely from the prostate issue. I get home and look it up and now I am freaked out I have liver disease! I am not jaundice and no other liver disease signs. I did drink quite a bit the night before and a few other nights last week as well. Not sure if that can skew that number at all? When should I be concerned about the trace of bilirubin in the urine? Really scared right now 

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  • AlexandriaGizmo
    AlexandriaGizmo brian21335

    Posted

    Hi Brian I would say that your specialist is absolutely correct in not being concerned with a trace of bilirubin showing in a dip stick test, considering you are recovering from prostatitis, just make sure you keep well hydrated and rest and I bet a couple of weeks and your test will be clear.

    Take care

  • RHGB
    RHGB brian21335

    Posted

    There are many things that could cause it, such as gallstones blocking the bile duct.

    Ask your GP for an LFT if you are worried.

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