Question 1

what can cause gross hematuria (blood in urine)?

Accepted Answer

Infection,tumourSton: Can be due to following reasons
1 infections in bladder or kidneys
2 bladder or kidney stone
3tumours and cancer of bladder or kidneys
4benign prostatic hypertrophy and prostatitis
5kidney disease like glomerulonephritis
6 inherited alpert sybdrome and sickle cell disease
7meds like aspirin, anticoagulants, anti cancer drugs
8 some time strenuous exercise can too
blood can be visible or microscopic.

Question 2

if a urinalysis shows no blood in urine  a week after a single gross hematuria event, does that mean the issue has resolved? (i.e. possible kidney stone passed, etc). i am on eliquis and had left flank plain 4 days before gross hematuria occurrence?

Accepted Answer

Yes, possible: Above scenario appears consistent with a passed stone, however you are left with the 2 conditions that contributed, taking a blood thinner and the propensity of forming stones and the risk for another such episode in the future remains high. Make sure all your treating docs are aware of recent events.

Question 3

45 yo fem-recent blood/urine tests identified high neutrophils (80%), low lymphocytes [14.8% and 0.94x10(3) mcl], ketones in urine (2+), blood in urine (1+), elevated urobilinogen (2.0 mg/dl), blood gluc./a1c (prediab), and low blood sod. thoughts?

Accepted Answer

: Probably you have a urinary tract infection. Follow-up with your doctor for conclusive advice and treatment.

Question 4

what is blood in urine mean for newborn?

Accepted Answer

HEMATURIA: There is gross blood and microscopic blood, males and females are a bit diff. Workup. Could be nothing but needs workup by a pediatrician or pediatric urologist or pediatric nephrologist.

Question 5

gross hematuria with blood clots but only after sexual activity. urine clear when no sexual activity occurs. prostate? busted seminal vessel? ua was neg for protein blood etc. white count normal too. thoughts?

Accepted Answer

: Bladder cancer would be my first concern. Someone needs to look in ur bladder.

Question 6

gross hematuria, end of urination. blood samples, urine samples done. no infection. "tense" bladder, lower back pain, occasional scrotum/testicle pain?

Accepted Answer

Hmm...: I bet you've got a little vascular malformation that's grown in your prostatic urethra. Time to get with a urologist. You're a young man, probably in the peak of good health, and pain around there is surely a nuisance. We can figure it out and fix it, I'll bet. Best wishes.

Question 7

what causes blood in urine?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Blood in urine can be from minor to major causes.  Tumors, infections, inflammation , medications, ruptured vesses in the urinary system all can cause blood in the urine.  A single drop of blood in a cup of urine can turn the urine red.  If you suspect blood in your urine, get seen by your pcp or urologist and find the cause.  Don't delay.  It is not worth it to wait.

Question 8

nonhemolyzed blood in urine?

Accepted Answer

Red blood cells.: This is the same as red blood cells in urine.   This should be confirmed by a microscopic look at the urine.  Could be coming from anywhere from the kidney ureters or bladder.

Question 9

what are the risk factors for blood in urine?

Accepted Answer

That depends on why: There are many causes of blood in the urine, each with its own set of risk factors. If its from kidney stones then risk factors  are dehydration, family history, and dietary choices, If from bladder cancer then smoking is the biggest risk factor. For other causes the risks range from strep infections and vigorous activity to simple urethral irritation from sex or inflammation from STDs and UTIs.

Question 10

blood in urine from stones?

Accepted Answer

See below: Yes, stone passage can cause blood in urine, usually acompanied by pain in the loin area.

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If a urinalysis shows no blood in urine a week after a single gross hematuria event, does that mean the issue has resolved? (i.e. possible kidney stone passed, etc). i am on eliquis and had left flank plain 4 days before gross hematuria occurrence?

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45 yo fem-recent blood/urine tests identified high neutrophils (80%), low lymphocytes [14.8% and 0.94x10(3) mcl], ketones in urine (2+), blood in urine (1+), elevated urobilinogen (2.0 mg/dl), blood gluc./a1c (prediab), and low blood sod. thoughts?

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Gross hematuria with blood clots but only after sexual activity. urine clear when no sexual activity occurs. prostate? busted seminal vessel? ua was neg for protein blood etc. white count normal too. thoughts?

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Gross hematuria, end of urination. blood samples, urine samples done. no infection. "tense" bladder, lower back pain, occasional scrotum/testicle pain?

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