10 Symptoms of Kidney Problems
3. Blood in the Urine
Hematuria is the medical term used to describe blood in the urine. When a patient is able to see blood in their urine, this is called macroscopic hematuria. On the other hand, some patients may have blood in their urine but the amount is so low that it is only visible during a urine analysis, this is called microscopic hematuria.
Conditions like urinary tract infections, acute kidney injury, kidney stones, and intense exercise can cause blood to appear in the urine. Other conditions like kidney, bladder, and prostate cancer may cause this symptom to appear as well. It is important to seek medical attention if this symptom appears in order to get a proper diagnosis.
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