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Differential Diagnosis for 35yo Female with Abdominal Pain, Pressure, and Urinary Frequency

Single Most Likely Diagnosis

  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI): The presence of trace blood, cloudy urine, and a urinary pH of 6, along with symptoms of abdominal pain, pressure, and urinary frequency, strongly suggests a UTI. The symptoms and urinalysis results are classic for this condition.

Other Likely Diagnoses

  • Interstitial Cystitis: This condition could explain the urinary frequency and abdominal pain. However, the presence of trace blood and cloudy urine might be less typical, making UTI more likely.
  • Kidney Stones: Although kidney stones can cause abdominal pain and urinary frequency, the absence of severe, colicky pain and the specific urinalysis findings make this less likely than UTI.
  • Overactive Bladder: This could explain the urinary frequency but does not account for the abdominal pain, trace blood, or cloudy urine as well as UTI does.

Do Not Miss Diagnoses

  • Pyelonephritis: An upper urinary tract infection that can present with similar symptoms to UTI but may have more severe consequences, such as sepsis, if not promptly treated.
  • Ovarian Cyst or Torsion: Although less likely given the urinary symptoms, ovarian cysts or torsion can cause abdominal pain and could potentially irritate the bladder, leading to urinary symptoms.
  • Appendicitis: While the primary symptom is abdominal pain, appendicitis can sometimes present with urinary symptoms if the appendix is located near the bladder or ureter, and it's crucial not to miss this diagnosis due to its potential for severe complications.

Rare Diagnoses

  • Bladder Cancer: Although rare in a 35-year-old, it could explain the trace blood in the urine. However, the other symptoms and urinalysis results are more suggestive of a UTI.
  • Tuberculosis of the Urinary Tract: This could cause chronic urinary symptoms and abdominal pain but is less common and would typically have additional symptoms such as weight loss and fever.
  • Endometriosis: While endometriosis can cause pelvic pain and potentially irritate the urinary tract, it does not directly explain the urinalysis findings and is less likely given the primary complaint of urinary symptoms.

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