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Suggest Treatment For Hematuria
Question: Noticing occasional drop of blood while urinating. Male, age 83.
Brief Answer:
investigation is required
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
hematuria requires confirmation with a urinalysis first and if confirmed, investigation for its cause. It could be an infection, an inflammatory process (like glomerulonephritis), renal stones, injury or tumors. In patients like you I usually start with an ultrasound scan of the urinary tract including the kidneys, ureters, bladder and prostate. Sometimes the ultrasound scan identifies the cause. If no cause can be identified and hematuria is persistent then more detailed tests can be used like a CT scan. Direct visualization of the bladder can be achieved with cystoscopy.
The treatment would - obviously - depend on the cause.
I hope you find my comments helpful!
You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information.
Kind Regards!
investigation is required
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
hematuria requires confirmation with a urinalysis first and if confirmed, investigation for its cause. It could be an infection, an inflammatory process (like glomerulonephritis), renal stones, injury or tumors. In patients like you I usually start with an ultrasound scan of the urinary tract including the kidneys, ureters, bladder and prostate. Sometimes the ultrasound scan identifies the cause. If no cause can be identified and hematuria is persistent then more detailed tests can be used like a CT scan. Direct visualization of the bladder can be achieved with cystoscopy.
The treatment would - obviously - depend on the cause.
I hope you find my comments helpful!
You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information.
Kind Regards!
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