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I was diagnosed with interstitial cystitis as a child through cytoscopy. for the past few years, have had 2-5 or 5-10 rbc on/off in urine. is it likely from interstitial cystitis or should it be looked into. ua otherwise was normal?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Red cells in urine: Persistent microscopic hematuria is not considered a part of interstitial hematuria you have experienced. Should be looked into. I would recommend you to see a nephrologist.

Answered 8/17/2020

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A member asked:

I was diagnosed with interstitial cystitis as a child through cytoscopy. for the past few years, have had 2-5 or 5-10 rbc on/off in urine. is it likely from interstitial cystitis or should it be looked into. ua otherwise was normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jay Park answered

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