Question 1

asymptomatic microscopic hematuria in urine at least 2yrs. no protein urologist did cystoscopy. nothing. said idiopathic. causes? please be specific.

Accepted Answer

Microscopic hematuria: It could be a benign condition, Ig A nephropathy or thin basement membrane disease.
Make sure bp is normal and kidney function is stable.

Other reasons could be other glomerulonephritides, but they usually give rise to protein in the urine. Some people have have kidney cysts or small kidney stones but they also give rise to frank blood in urine.

Question 2

28 year old female with microscopic hematuria. rbc 4-10/hpf, ketones trace, 3+ occult blood, >=1.030 specific gravity.what does this mean is itserious?

Accepted Answer

Dehydrated: The presence of ketones indicates that you were slightly dehydrated when you took the sample.  The blood sounds more serious than it actually is, as many people have microscopic hematuria as you describe.  If you are having other symptoms, see your physician.

Question 3

have lupus. moderate microscopic hematuria x months though no rbc in urine, trace ketones in urine,otherwise normal ua. total bilirubin 1.6. thoughts?

Accepted Answer

Hemolysis: Lupus is sometimes associated with red cell hemolysis. You may be having this phenomenon. Hemolysis can explain blood in urine and elevated bilirubin. However, you need to discuss the matte with your doctor.

Question 4

can intercourse cause an increase in microscopic hematuria the following day?  hx of interstitial cystitis.  have trace to small in urine most of time except 1st morning urines are normally negative.  today have small to moderate.  no wbcs or nitrate?

Accepted Answer

: Sterile pyuria (leukocyturia) is typical for interstitial cystitis not lone hematuria. The urine dipstick is positive for occult blood does not always mean true hematuria. I am curious why your partner has checked urine so often.

Question 5

what are the causes of chronic microscopic hematuria presented with no symptoms?

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Blood: Cancer, infx, stones, kidney disorder.

Question 6

is there such thing as a ultrasound for kidney? i have microscopic hematuria. urine 500++

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Yes: Ultrasound of the kidney is relatively quick, painless, and uses no ionizing radiation, so it is often the first imaging study performed to evaluate the kidneys.  It may identify a potential cause of the hematuria.  If it doesn't, further tests may need to be done.

Question 7

i have both microscopic hematuria and mucus present in my urine. i am a 30 year-old female and terrified i have urachal cancer. how likely is this?

Accepted Answer

Hematuria: Depends on how long this has been going on. If recent, just a few days, could be a urinary tract infection. It is best to get a urinalysis (that is the first action). you can follow up from there.  There are several reasons for blood in urine, with cancer being the least common for your age group.

Question 8

would bacterial vaginitis cause microscopic hematuria ?

Accepted Answer

No: 2 different things  the microscopic hematuria needs to be worked up by a urologist usually not anything serious, every once in a while could be something serious.

Question 9

if microscopic hematuria was it diagnosed using a microscope?

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Scope or dipstick: Microscope or dipstick as opposed to visible or "gross" hematuria, where it is evident to the naked eye.

Question 10

could untreated hypertension cause persistent microscopic hematuria?

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Here are ...: More than one hundred of conditions can be listed as the cause for microhematuria including so-called hypertensive nephropathy. Largely, all these can be categorized into 5 groups: infection-related, stone-related, renal-parenchyma-related, obstruction-related, tumors-related.

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Asymptomatic microscopic hematuria in urine at least 2yrs. no protein urologist did cystoscopy. nothing. said idiopathic. causes? please be specific.

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28 year old female with microscopic hematuria. rbc 4-10/hpf, ketones trace, 3+ occult blood, >=1.030 specific gravity.what does this mean is itserious?

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Have lupus. moderate microscopic hematuria x months though no rbc in urine, trace ketones in urine,otherwise normal ua. total bilirubin 1.6. thoughts?

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Can intercourse cause an increase in microscopic hematuria the following day? hx of interstitial cystitis. have trace to small in urine most of time except 1st morning urines are normally negative. today have small to moderate. no wbcs or nitrate?

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What are the causes of chronic microscopic hematuria presented with no symptoms?

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Is there such thing as a ultrasound for kidney? i have microscopic hematuria. urine 500++

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I have both microscopic hematuria and mucus present in my urine. i am a 30 year-old female and terrified i have urachal cancer. how likely is this?

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Would bacterial vaginitis cause microscopic hematuria ?

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If microscopic hematuria was it diagnosed using a microscope?

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Could untreated hypertension cause persistent microscopic hematuria?

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