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Blood in the urine (Hematuria) |
There are many causes and origins for blood in the urine. The blood may or may not be visible to the naked eye. Most often blood is diagnosed microscopically by collecting a urine specimen and performing a dipstick test. More obvious and alarming to the patient is when bleeding is visible, as in gross bleeding.
Bleeding does not always indicate a serious condition. However, persistent blood in the urine requires a comprehensive evaluation to eliminate any serious potential underlying conditions.
Possible tools to evaluate bleeding might include:
Supplemental advanced urinary testing
Radiographic imaging
Cystoscopy and Ureteroscopy
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