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@grammato3 I have a doctors visit in a few weeks. Do you know if it’s alright to wait until then, or wait until then to mention what’s been going on with my urine and the white particles? I ordered an at home urinalysis kit that I thought I could try in the meantime to get an idea, but it’s not supposed to be in until maybe tomorrow. I’ve been considering possibly going to an urgent care though

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@nicole19: A home urine test can be a good idea to see if you might have a UTI (urinary tract infection) and have a high degree of accuracy to primarily show if there are elevated levels of certain substances, such as white blood cells, nitrates or protein levels that are out of range that can be associated with an infection. You would still need to follow up with a doctor who would then likely order a more detailed test on the urine called a C&S: culture and sensitivity to see exactly what is causing the infection so the proper antibiotics or treatment can be prescribed.

However, even if the home test is negative, it does not necessarily mean that you do not need to see a doctor OR that you need to see one sooner as you have stated you're not having any acompanying other symptoms. If you develop urgency, pain,bleeding or feeling that you're ot fully emptying your bladder that would be reason to seek more immediate attention. Have you been having any of those symptoms?

You've mentioned in the past you've also had similar symptoms with bowel movements. If you're seeing a GP - a general practitioner or internist - that provider could likely assist you with these issues or refer you to a specialist if needed. When is your appointment?