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What Causes Blood In Urine?

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Posted on Sat, 6 Sep 2014
Question: Hi, I have blood in my urine according to my lab. I also have leukocytes. I've had several uti's in the past couple of months but it came up neg on my last culture. Is this serious? Ive tested pos for blood a few times on my home urine dipsticks.
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Answered by Dr. Vaddadi Suresh (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
consult.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Presence of blood in the urine can be harmless but occasionally needs concern.
It may be due to kidney or urinary tract diseases.
In your case, as you have many UTIs previously, I guess, some portion of the urethra or bladder epithelium might be damaged, leadin to blood leak giving that positivety in dipstick test. This is more so common in those with structural abnormality of urinary tract, drug resistent infections, patients with renal stones and in diabetics.
I would recommend you to undergo ultrasonogram of abdomen to rule out any problems in the kidneys or ureters or in the bladder.
Kidney diseases also cause urinary blood due to leak from nephrons. This is a concern and requires Nephrologist consultation.
Overall, if you see persistent dipstick positivety for blood, a UROLOGIST consultation is warranted.
All the best.
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What Causes Blood In Urine?

Brief Answer: consult. Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX Presence of blood in the urine can be harmless but occasionally needs concern. It may be due to kidney or urinary tract diseases. In your case, as you have many UTIs previously, I guess, some portion of the urethra or bladder epithelium might be damaged, leadin to blood leak giving that positivety in dipstick test. This is more so common in those with structural abnormality of urinary tract, drug resistent infections, patients with renal stones and in diabetics. I would recommend you to undergo ultrasonogram of abdomen to rule out any problems in the kidneys or ureters or in the bladder. Kidney diseases also cause urinary blood due to leak from nephrons. This is a concern and requires Nephrologist consultation. Overall, if you see persistent dipstick positivety for blood, a UROLOGIST consultation is warranted. All the best.