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What would cause repeated rbc (this time 5-10) in urine when ua is otherwise normal. bmp normal. my md referred me to nephrologist but not sure why?

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See below: Your doctor wants to rule out causes of blood in urine, especially a tumor. Visit this site for info: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/blood-in-urine/symptoms-causes/syc-20353432 Wish you good health!

Answered 5/10/2020

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