A member asked:

My 10 year old's urine shows +1 occult blood. is this concerning and what could it be? he's had 2 done and shows same results.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Hematuria: Since he has no other symptoms he may have benign hematuria. If his father had a similar problem it would be called familial benign hematuria, and as the name implies it is a benign condition.

Answered 3/4/2014

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Needs follow-up: Microscopic hematuria unassociated with proteinuria needs further follow-up. Persistent microscopic hematuria over 18 months warrants kidney biopsy.

Answered 3/11/2014

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