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What are the stringy things in my urine?
Some women produce extra cervical mucus during ovulation. This mucus may have a milky or creamy texture and may resemble a stringy white substance in the urine. While it is normal for some of this mucus to be released into the urine, a woman should visit the doctor if the discharge has a foul odor or is colored.
Why are there squiggles in my pee?
Bladder stones can occur when minerals in urine become crystalized, creating “stones,” or masses. This usually occurs when your bladder doesn’t empty completely and the remaining urine develops crystals. Small stones might pass without any intervention, but larger bladder stones might require surgery.
What does rare squamous epithelial cells in urine mean?
If there are squamous epithelial cells in your urine, it may mean your sample was contaminated. This means that the sample contains cells from the urethra (in men) or the vaginal opening (in women). It can happen if you do not clean well enough when using the clean catch method.
What does Chylothorax mean?
Chylothorax is a rare condition in which lymphatic fluid leaks into the space between the lung and chest wall. When this fluid builds up in the lungs, it can cause a severe cough, chest pain and difficulty breathing. Chylothorax is a lymphatic flow disorder.
What is filarial disease?
Filariasis is an infectious tropical disease caused by any one of several thread-like parasitic round worms. The two species of worms most often associated with this disease are Wuchereria bancrofti and Brugia malayi. The larval form of the parasite transmits the disease to humans by the bite of a mosquito.
Are squamous epithelial cells Bad?
Conclusions: Squamous epithelial cells are a poor predictor of urine culture contamination, but may predict poor predictive performance of traditional urinalysis measures.
What is Squam Epithel?
Squamous: These are large epithelial cells that come from the vagina and urethra. They are the type most often found in a woman’s urine. Transitional: These occur in men between the urethra and renal pelvis. They tend to be found in older men and are also called bladder cells.
What is Transudate edema?
A transudate is a filtrate of blood. It is due to increased pressure in the veins and capillaries that forces fluid through the vessel walls or to a low level of protein in blood serum. Transudate accumulates in tissues outside the blood vessels and causes edema (swelling).
What is Elephant disease?
Overview. Elephantiasis is also known as lymphatic filariasis. It’s caused by parasitic worms, and can spread from person to person through mosquitoes. Elephantiasis causes swelling of the scrotum, legs, or breasts. Elephantiasis is considered a neglected tropical disease (NTD).
What does simple squamous epithelium look like?
A simple squamous epithelium is a simple epithelium made up of squamous epithelial cells. The squamous epithelial cells are characterized by being flat, possessing an oblong nucleus, and having a scale-like appearance. The cells are wider than they are tall and appear somewhat hexagonal when viewed from above.
What is Cuboidal tissue?
It is made up of one or more layers of cells closely packed together. The cuboidal epithelium is composed of epithelial cells that are distinctively cuboidal in shape. The cell comprising the cuboidal epithelium is approximately as wide as it is tall. It is therefore cube-like (thus, the name).