> Young woman, 6-7 weeks pregnant, no scan. presents with crampy lower
> abdo
> pain and frequency. no dysuria, no bleeding. no fever. Urine +ve for
> protein, blood, leuks and nitrates.
>
> Would anyone scan her to confirm an IUP or would you be happy to treat
> the
> UTI and send her home to follow-up with GP
>
> Im reviewing a case - you can guess what happened.
>
> >From the info I have I wouldnt have. Would any of you?
>
> Craig
>
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What was her blood pressure? And why were there nitrates in her urine? Infection with urea splitting organisms
produces nitrites.
Rowley Cottingham.
Consultant in Emergency Medicine.
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