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What can i do if my pal is an alcoholic and has started to urinate blood , what illness could this be ?

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See details: There are several causes for hematuria (blood in the urine) including infection, prostatitis and several more serious issues. Urged him to have this problem evaluated by a urologist.

Dr Kimm agreed

Answered 7/16/2013

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