Download Case Study 3: A 23-year-old female comes in for an emergency

Case Study 3: A 23-year-old female comes in for an
emergency appointment. She complains of a strong,
persistent desire to urinate, a burning sensation
during urination, lower back pain and, a low-grade
fever. Microscopic analysis of her urine reveals
leukocytes and some crystals
How did the urinalysis results lead you to your
diagnosis? What is the relationship between what you see
in the urine and the disease or disorder?
• Our testing revealed a presence of leukocytes this
helped determine a UTI. Her urine appeared to be
cloudy and there was also a trace of protein. The
bacteria that is found in the bladder during a
urinary tract infection make an enzyme that
changes urinary nitrates to show a urinary tract
infection is present.
What are the symptoms of the disease or disorder?
• Symptoms of a UTI frequent urge to urinate,
accompanied by pain or burning on urination. The
urine often appears cloudy and occasionally
reddish if blood is present. The urine may develop
an unpleasant odor.
How does this disorder relate directly or indirectly to
other human body systems?
• This disorder relates directly to the cardiovascular
system in that blood is present in the urine. This is
caused because while the blood is being cleansed
some is released into the kidneys. Also, if the
infection is in the kidneys, then filtration of the blood
could be faulty and harm the circulatory system.
What further tests should be done to confirm your
diagnosis?
• Create images of the urinary tract using ultra sound
or an intravenous urinary pyelogram. This releases a
die into your body to highlight you bladder and
urethra in an x-ray. You can also use a cytoscope to
see inside your urethra.
What are possible treatments for your patient?
• Drink plenty of fluids . Drink up to several gallons of
water in the first 24 hours after the onset of
symptoms. As you go on switch to cranberry juice to
make your urine more acidic, to help kill bacteria.
Use colloidal silver as directed. Take an acidophilus
with every meal. Eat parsley, celery, and
watermelon, they act as a natural diuretics. An
antibiotic for around 3-14 days may be prescribed.
What other diagnoses where discussed?
• Yeast Infection could also be possible, and it causes
theses same problems.