The following features are indicative of Haematuria:
blood clots in the urine
pink, red or cola-colored urine
pain in the back
It is possible that Haematuria shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.
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Common Causes of Haematuria
The following are the most common causes of Haematuria:
kidney infections
bladder or kidney stone
urinary tract infections
inherited disorders
kidney cancer
enlarged prostate
Other Causes of Haematuria
The following are the less common causes of Haematuria:
trauma
kidney disease
strenuous exercise
kidney injury
blood-clotting disorders
prostate cancer
Risk Factors for Haematuria
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Haematuria:
family history
men older than 50 years of age
strenuous exercise
bacterial or viral infection
urinary stones
Prevention of Haematuria
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Haematuria. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
avoid doing strenuous activities
Occurrence of Haematuria
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Haematuria cases seen each year worldwide:
Common between 1 - 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Haematuria can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Haematuria can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Haematuria
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Haematuria:
Urine test: To look for any urinary tract infection or the presence of minerals in the urine
Cystoscopy: To determine the bladder and urethra for signs of disease
Physical exam: To diagnose hematuria
Computed tomography (CT) scan: To produce images of the urinary tract, especially the kidneys
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): To determine the cause of hematuria
Doctor for Diagnosis of Haematuria
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Haematuria:
Urologist
Nephrologist
Complications of Haematuria if untreated
Yes, Haematuria causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Haematuria is left untreated:
pyelonephritis
urinary tract infections
Procedures for Treatment of Haematuria
The following procedures are used to treat Haematuria:
Surgical resection of the tumor: Helps in the management of hematuria
Arterial occlusion: Helps in treating intractable hematuria
Urinary Diversion: Prevents blood loss by excluding the bladder from the urinary tract
Self-care for Haematuria
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Haematuria:
Drink plenty of clear fluids: Helps in preventing clot formation and urinary retention
Ensure free drainage of urine: To avoid urinary retention
Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Haematuria
The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Haematuria:
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy: Helps in cessating the gross hematuria
Time for Treatment of Haematuria
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Haematuria to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision: