A urinalysis commonly reveals white blood cells (WBCs) or red blood cells (RBCs). A urine culture (clean catch) or catheterized urine specimen may be performed to determine the type of bacteria in the urine and the appropriate antibiotic for treatment.
Symptoms
- Pressure in the lower pelvis
- Painful urination (dysuria)
- Frequent urination (polyuria) or urgent need to urinate (urinary urgency)
- Need to urinate at night (nocturia, similar to prostate cancer or BPH)
- Abnormal urine color (cloudy), similar to a urinary tract infection
- Blood in the urine (hematuria) (similar to bladder cancer)
- Foul or strong urine odour
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