- Female
- 32 Years
- 29/01/2025
I'm really worried about my wife. She's been dealing with a urinary infection and her alkaline phosphatase levels are at 250. I'm not sure what treatment options would be best for her. Could you help us figure this out?
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Persistent Cough with Blood-Streaked Sputum and Dizziness
Concerns and Recommendations
- Incomplete treatment: Azithral (azithromycin) for 5 days might not have fully cleared the infection.
- Blood-streaked sputum: This symptom warrants further investigation to rule out underlying conditions, such as:
- Pneumonia
- Bronchitis
- Pulmonary embolism (less likely, but possible)
- Tuberculosis (TB)
- Dizziness: This could be related to the underlying infection, smoking, or other factors.
- Smoking: Your frequent smoking habit may be exacerbating the condition.
Dr. Mubarak Suggests...
Consult a Urologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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