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What is blood in urine (hematuria)?
Hematuria, or blood in the urine, can be either gross (visible) or
microscopic (as defined by more than three to five red blood cells per high power
field when viewed under magnification). Gross hematuria can vary widely in
appearance, from light pink to deep red with clots. Despite the quantity of
blood in the urine being different, the types of conditions that can cause
the problem are the same, and the workup or evaluation that is needed is
identical.
People with gross hematuria usually present to their doctor
with this as a primary complaint. Microscopic hematuria, on the other hand, is
most commonly detected as part of a periodic checkup by a primary-care
physician.
What are the causes of blood in urine?
The causes of gross and microscopic hematuria are similar and may result from bleeding anywhere along the urinary tract. One cannot readily...
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