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- $Title{Causes of Bloody Urine}
- $Subject{urine bladder blood kidney kidneys hematuria bladder infections
- bladder infection kidney stones kindney stone urinary tract tumor polyps
- polyp}
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- Predisposing Factors for Urinary Tract Infections*0007102.scf}
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- Copyright (c) 1993 Tribune Media Services, Inc.
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- Causes of Bloody Urine
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- QUESTION: My husband claims that he sees blood in his urine, but refuses to
- do anything about it. Is it possible that this will go away by itself? He
- claims it comes and goes, and so can't be serious. Can you please tell him to
- get medical help before something tragic happens.
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- ANSWER: Any time you can see blood in the urine it requires investigation by
- a doctor to determine the exact cause. There are over 100 causes of such
- bleeding, but a list of just some of them reveals that a serious condition
- requiring immediate care may be present. While about 25 percent of cases of
- blood in the urine (hematuria) may be caused by bladder infections, and
- another 1 case in 4 by stones in the urinary tract, it may also reveal the
- presence of a tumor in the bladder or kidney. The entire urinary tract is
- lined by sensitive tissues, that may bleed whenever irritation or inflammation
- occurs. Polyps are another frequent cause of hematuria, and they sometimes
- bleed and then stop on their own. Whatever the situation, the earlier that
- treatment is started, the less chance of serious complications. It makes no
- sense at all to wait until it is too late, so show this to your husband and
- get him to the doctor, now!
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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