Patient's question:
Recently, I've been experiencing lower back pain and feeling cold, feeling quite weak. Then I went to the hospital for a thorough check-up and treatment, and I've been hospitalized for a week now. I want to know how to identify if I have nephritis from a urinalysis report?Doctor's answer:
A routine urinalysis carefully checks multiple items, including red blood cells, proteinuria, hematuria, and specific gravity. Among these, red blood cells, proteinuria, and hematuria are closely related to nephritis. If there is a significant and continuous increase in proteinuria, it may indicate the possibility of glomerulonephritis. Since you are already hospitalized for treatment, if you experience any abnormal discomfort, it is recommended to communicate with the attending physician promptly. Under the guidance of a specialist, targeted treatment measures should be adopted.