A 31-year-old female asked:
what's blood in the urine mean? i always have blood in urine everytime i have a urinalysis done. doctor ordered a renal ultrasound due to other symp.
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Dr. James Krick answered
36 years experience Urology
Hematuria: While symptomless blood in the urine is never normal, it is somewhat common. Because blood in the urine is the only sign or symptom of some fairly serious problems, it is recommended that you have an initial workup at least.
Answered on Dec 26, 2013
Dr. Robert Killian answered
28 years experience General Practice
Hematuria: Blood in the urine is most commonly an infection. But, it can also represent kidney stones and cancer--of either the kidney or the bladder.
Answered on Dec 26, 2013
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