10 Urethritis Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #8: Hematuria
Hematuria is a term describing the presence of red blood cells in the urine. It can be divided into macroscopic or microscopic hematuria. In gross hematuria, there is visible brown or red discoloration of the urine while microscopic hematuria is only detected through dipstick or urinalysis. The blood can be from various parts of the urinary tract such as the bladder, ureters, urethra, and prostate.
Some causes of hematuria include kidney stones, urinary tract infection, polycystic kidney disease, trauma, and renal vein thrombosis. Hematuria is sometimes seen in patients with urethritis.
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