Why Should a Urine Test Be Done?

1. Urine tests can help patients check for urinary tract infections and also aid in the diagnosis of kidney diseases such as kidney stones and glomerulonephritis.

2. When taking a urine test, patients need to collect midstream urine, which will make the test results more accurate. Urine tests can check for the presence of white blood cells, red blood cells, and urine protein. The presence of white blood cells in a urine test may indicate a urinary tract infection. Patients can be treated with medications such as amoxicillin and levofloxacin under a doctor's guidance. Red blood cells in a urine test may be caused by kidney stones and can be treated with surgery. The appearance of protein in the urine may suggest glomerulonephritis and can be treated with drugs like cyclophosphamide and levofloxacin under a doctor's guidance.

3. Before taking a urine test, patients should follow a light diet, avoiding spicy, irritating, and greasy foods such as chili peppers, mustard, hot pot, deep-fried snacks, and fatty meat. They should also rest adequately, avoid staying up late, and refrain from smoking and drinking.

4. Patients can usually engage in some exercise according to their own conditions, which is beneficial to their health.