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6 mth hematuria checkup. still microscopic blood. dr says may be nothing. how long will they keep checking if there keeps being blood? kub ordered

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You need kidney imag: You need to have a urology evaluation and imaging of the kidney and may the rest of the urinary tract. You can discuss with your urologist. A kidney ultrasound or CT scan may be necessary.

Answered 5/9/2016

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6 mth hematuria checkup. still microscopic blood. dr says may be nothing. how long will they keep checking if there keeps being blood? kub ordered

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