Question 1

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 2

microscopic blood in urine, no kidney stone. bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) not working, back left side killing me, what else could it be?

Accepted Answer

See below: How do you know you don't have a stone? Did you have a ct scan?  Was a urine culture done to rule out infection?  Blood in the urine needs a standardized work-up to determine the cause - including a ct scan with and without IV contrast and a cystoscopy (where the urologist looks inside your bladder with a telescope).

Question 3

why do kidney stone can cause blood in urine?

Accepted Answer

Kidney Stones: Because it is sharp and hard and cuts or scrapes it's way through the urinary tract. This is normal.

Question 4

can a lodged kidney stone still cause symptoms? trace blood in urine? urine frequency?

Accepted Answer

: A kidney stone can certainly cause those symptoms, especially one that is large and partially obstructing part of the urinary system. Please be sure to follow up with your doctor/urologist for possible further treatment and a workup to figure out what is causing the stone(s).

Question 5

microscopic evidence of blood in urine, passed a kidney stone 3 weeks, am a nonsmoker.  what could it mean?  what tests would be done?

Accepted Answer

Causes of hematuria: Hematuria can be caused by any bleeding in the urinary tract. It could be caused by a tumor of the kidney, kidney stones in the ureters or by a bladder tumor, among other things.  Have your urine cultured and if you have hematuria with no uti, see a urologist for evaluation . If you do have a uti, have your urine analyzed after the infection to make sure it resolves. If not, see a urologist.

Question 6

where would kidney stone be if it causes blood in urine? i have 3 based on utlsnd in november. no pain at all. urine bloody other times clear. 38y old

Accepted Answer

Anywhere: Kidney stones can cause blood in urine whether the stone is in the kidney, ureter or urinary bladder.

Question 7

can kidney stones cause small pieces of soft stuff to pass along with the blood in urine?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This could be mucous or clot.  Not all clots are red, depending upon the age of the clot the red cells which make the clot red may get degraded, and the resulting tissue will no longer be red.

Question 8

could a kidney stone or uti cause large amounts of blood in urine with no pain?

Accepted Answer

Hematuria: Blood in the urine (hematuria) has several common causes.  The main reason for concern is that this is how bladder cancer is usually found.  But more common causes include bladder infections, kidney stones, and prostate problems in men.  Visible blood in the urine, particularly if not associated with pain or burning with urination needs to be evaluated with kidney imaging and cystoscopy (scope).

Question 9

cat scan shows kidney stones in both kidneys. largest 10mm right side. had on and off dull low back pain and blood in urine. can they cause damage?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If the kidney stone blocks the flow of urine from the kidney, you can get permanent kidney damage, but that can take weeks to happen and is associated with severe pain.  Also, kidney stones can become infected from pyelonephritis (kidney infection - not a typical urinary tract infection (uti)) and be challenging to treat.  Please see your health care provider and consider a referral to urology.

Question 10

right side kidney stone, blood in urine?

Accepted Answer

Kidney stone: Blood in the urine is common for ureteral stones.  Need to discuss this with your doctor to determine what type of stone this may be so the proper prevention approach can be developed for you.

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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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Microscopic blood in urine, no kidney stone. bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) not working, back left side killing me, what else could it be?

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Why do kidney stone can cause blood in urine?

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Can a lodged kidney stone still cause symptoms? trace blood in urine? urine frequency?

A member asked:

Microscopic evidence of blood in urine, passed a kidney stone 3 weeks, am a nonsmoker. what could it mean? what tests would be done?

A member asked:

Where would kidney stone be if it causes blood in urine? i have 3 based on utlsnd in november. no pain at all. urine bloody other times clear. 38y old

A member asked:

Can kidney stones cause small pieces of soft stuff to pass along with the blood in urine?

A member asked:

Could a kidney stone or uti cause large amounts of blood in urine with no pain?

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Cat scan shows kidney stones in both kidneys. largest 10mm right side. had on and off dull low back pain and blood in urine. can they cause damage?

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Right side kidney stone, blood in urine?

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