4) Crystalluria
The sediment seen in the urine may include crystals such as:

*Urates
*Oxalates
*Phosphates
These may occur in metabolic disturbances or abnormal urinary conditions.

5) Pigmenturia

Certain pigments, either from medical conditions or medications can cause abnormal urine discoloration.

Recommended Laboratory Investigations

1) Full urinalysis (dipstick + microscopy)
2) Urine culture and sensitivity (if infection is suspected)
3) Full blood count (CBC)
4) Malaria parasite test
5) Kidney fxn tests (Urea, Creatinine, eGFR)
6)Stool analysis(due to diarrhea)
7) Electrolyte (to assess dehydration related imbalance)

A patient came to our facility today. A young girl of about 16/17 yrs, presenting with severe symptoms:headache, high fever, weakness,and shivering. She also reported having episodes of diarrhea. I wrote out the necessary investigations, and Urinalysis was one of them. After collecting her blood sample, I gave her a urine bottle to get urine.
Lo and behold, this was what her urine looked like. At first, I even asked if she had mistakenly collected stool instead of urine, but on closer observation, I realized it was truly her urine. At that point, I knew something was seriously wrong and she needed urgent medical attention.

For learning purposes, the appearance of this urine suggests several possible clinical conditions:

1) Hematuria / Hemoglobinuria / Myoglobinuria

The reddish-brown discoloration may be due to:
*Intact red blood cells (Hematuria)
*Free hemoglobin from hemolysis (Hemoglobinuria)
*Myoglobin from muscle breakdown (Myoglobinuria)

Any of these can make urine appear dark or blood-like.

2) Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

The cloudiness and visible particles may represent:

*Pus cells (pyuria)
*Bacteria
*Mucus
*Cellular debris
These findings are common in UTIs.

3) Severe Dehydration

Fever and persistent diarrhea can lead to significant dehydration, causing the urine to become highly concentrated, resulting in a darker colour.

Uniport SUG Deputy Senate President Sen. Uranta Donald Godwin Announces New Appointments.

The Office of the Deputy Senate President, Students’ Union Government, University of Port Harcourt, has officially released a notice of appointment, announcing two new additions to the Deputy Senate President’s team.

In the statement signed by Sen. Uranta Donald Godwin, the following individuals have been appointed to serve in key capacities:

Personal Assistant:
Osigbo Honourine Hnomachi
Reg. No: U2023/5470015

Special Adviser:
Richard Kelechi Ikeri
Reg. No: U2024/5575121

According to the Deputy Senate President, these appointments take effect immediately. He extended his warm congratulations to the appointees and expressed optimism for a productive working relationship as they undertake their duties.





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