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<blockquote data-quote="Marguerite" data-source="post: 18960" data-attributes="member: 1991"><p>There are other possibilities besides Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). Or he could have eased back on his fluid intake.</p><p></p><p>To be safe, take a urine sample first thing in the morning. If you can't pick up a sterile specimen bottle from the doctor, then collect the specimen in a clean, dry jar fresh out of the dishwasher. If you haven't got a dishwasher, then get a clean jar (doesn't matter if it still smells of pickles but it's best if it doesn't). Scald the clean jar with boiling water then stand it upside down to dry on kitchen paper. Do not touch inside the jar or inside the lid after you have done this. And tell the doctor you have taken these precautions.</p><p></p><p>Catch the sample and keep it in your fridge until the appointment (which should be the same day). Keep a record of what time it was taken, the date and whose it is.</p><p></p><p>As I said, there are a number of possibilities which at this stage would be asymptomatic. UTIs MAY be asymptomatic. </p><p></p><p>But get him to the doctor, just to make sure.</p><p></p><p>Also note - does it darken if left to stand? If so, tell the doctor this also.</p><p></p><p>Urine is very useful in telling what could be wrong. If the sample looks clear and sparkling, despite being dark, it's probably not Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) (but still could be) but other possibilities not involving kidneys are definitely needing to be checked out.</p><p></p><p>It may be nothing, just sweating more than usual and not drinking enough. or it could be a valuable early warning sign. The doctor should recognise the sense in you making sure.</p><p></p><p>Keep us posted.</p><p></p><p>Marg</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marguerite, post: 18960, member: 1991"] There are other possibilities besides Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). Or he could have eased back on his fluid intake. To be safe, take a urine sample first thing in the morning. If you can't pick up a sterile specimen bottle from the doctor, then collect the specimen in a clean, dry jar fresh out of the dishwasher. If you haven't got a dishwasher, then get a clean jar (doesn't matter if it still smells of pickles but it's best if it doesn't). Scald the clean jar with boiling water then stand it upside down to dry on kitchen paper. Do not touch inside the jar or inside the lid after you have done this. And tell the doctor you have taken these precautions. Catch the sample and keep it in your fridge until the appointment (which should be the same day). Keep a record of what time it was taken, the date and whose it is. As I said, there are a number of possibilities which at this stage would be asymptomatic. UTIs MAY be asymptomatic. But get him to the doctor, just to make sure. Also note - does it darken if left to stand? If so, tell the doctor this also. Urine is very useful in telling what could be wrong. If the sample looks clear and sparkling, despite being dark, it's probably not Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) (but still could be) but other possibilities not involving kidneys are definitely needing to be checked out. It may be nothing, just sweating more than usual and not drinking enough. or it could be a valuable early warning sign. The doctor should recognise the sense in you making sure. Keep us posted. Marg [/QUOTE]
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