Is A Trace Of Blood In Urinalysis A Cause For Concern?

Posted on Fri, 29 Apr 2016

Question: I just went for my physical and the Doctor said that my Urinealysis showed a trace of blood and wants me to repeat the test in 1 month. Should I be concerned?

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this finding and all the inconveniences it has caused you. A trace of blood by itself with no other symptoms is no major cause of concern. If you had symptoms or the blood in huge quantities, I would have said there are reasons to be concerned. Without that, there is no major red flag. Stay positive, optimistic and drink much water. We shall get it repeated in 1months and the results will shed more lights on the way forward if need be.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (5 hours later)

Ok Thank you. Also I just had a BM and noticed my stool was very dark not black, but a dark brown. Is this normal?

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
THis is normal!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

There is nothing abnormal with the reported stool color. Keep me posted on any new developments for further evaluation and action.

I wish you well.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar