instruction: hi doctor this is regarding my mother who is 67 years old and has a previous history of slightly high be and sugar and she is taking medicines for both the issue is that on sunday she experienced a burning sensation while urinating and then the sensation was gone but on monday night she again felt the burning sensation while urinating she also said that the urine was darker yellow and also a bit warmer than usual she has not been taking too much water and I have told her to drink more water and see tomorrow if the burning sensation returns when peeing however since she complained I thought of at least contacting a doctor on a preliminary basis what could be causing this sensation and if it persists what steps to take
output: hello sorry to hear about your mother problem most probably your mother is having a urinary tract infection ti which is quite common at her age but still not normal I recommend as she is diabetic as well as hypertensive to get investigated the following test should be done abc complete blood count rat renal function test urine routine and culture ultrasound abdomen with peru and hba1c I am going to start her on empirical treatment see prescription for three days so that she gets herself investigated meanwhile and relieved of her symptoms but if there is any obvious underlying cause of ti which will get clearer after all investigations we may have to act further she is overweight try if she can shed some weight with exercise ti plenty of fluids after three days