Question 1

is it ok to have hematuria for over 7 months?

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No.: Usually it is not a good sign to have blood anywhere. Although blood in the urine can be related to a benign condition such as polyps or prostatitis or chronic cystitis.
 Need further evaluation.

Question 2

what is iga hematuria?

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IgA Nephropathy: Jack: IgA nephropathy is inflammation of kidneys where immunoglobulin IgA deposits in the renal system - patients experience hematuria - blood in urine. The cause is unknown. The kidneys function well however, in some people there is progression to worsening disease. A kidney specialist must oversee care. Sometimes, IgA nephropathy can be is assoc. with rheumatic disease like Ank. Spondylitis.

Question 3

is alcoholism a disease?

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Yes: It is recognized as a disease by the World Heath Organization, the American Medical Association, and the federal government.

Question 4

what sort of problem is alcoholism?

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Alcoholism: Alcoholism is a disease of the brain wherein alcohol produces a euphoric but toxic response in a 20% of the population. This same percentage has a tendency to depression and treatment with antidepressants can help but stopping exposure to alcohol is the only treatment that works. Most 12 step programs have the highest rate of  effective treatment, which is life long.

Question 5

what causes hematuria in the urine?

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See below: Hematuria is a term applied to blood in the urine, either frank blood or cola coloured urine or microscopic amounts.There are numerous causes, either from bladder or kidneys.

Question 6

can i die from alcoholism if i ignore it?

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Yes: Many alcoholics continue to drink, sometimes after treatment, and sometimes never trying treatment.  They may die of damage from their alcohol use.  But, they may also die of old age, or another disease or health problem.  Why risk dying from alcohol, don't ignore your problem, get help.

Question 7

docs, could a uretocele cause terminal hematuria?

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Unlikely: Ureterocele causes partial obstruction and often leads to UTI.

Question 8

is there a cure for alcoholism?

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No: But aa, for the vast majority of alcoholics, helps.

Question 9

am i becoming an alcoholic? what are the signs of alcoholism?

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Alcohol: There was. A great public-service commercial and it said "if you think you have a problem with drinking you do." i' m sorry you need to ask this question. I try to approach it by asking people why they are drinking or why they're doing any drug. Men are not supposed to drink more than three drinks a day.  But even one can be a problem for some.  There is much easily accessible extensive reliable material about this.

Question 10

is alcoholism a diease or addiction?

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Both : Alcoholism is considered both a disease and an addiction. It causes both psychological and physical dependance, two of the strongest features of addiction. One cannot recover from alcoholsim if it's core, addiction, is not addressed. It is a disease in every sense of the word, a disease of the mind, body and soul.

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