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Are Small Traces Of Blood In Urine A Serious Medical Condition?

good evening. I took a dot physical Thursday. The doctor said that I had a small trace of blood in my urine. im a 47 year old male. I drive trucks and drink a lot of soda. a lot. smoker play softball stay active. no sex problems at home. blood pressure was 115/80 Thursday. my question is do I have any reason to be alarmed?
Wed, 31 Oct 2018
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hi sir,relax as small traces of blood in urine is not always abnormal.to those patients,who attend my clinic with similar symptoms,i advise the following:
1)if blood is traces and only a single episode,re testing of urine after 1 month is recommended.
2)if any burning or pain while urinating,urine culture and sensitivity is to be done to rule out any urinary tract infections.
3)if visible blood appears in urine or blood traces continue even in the next urine sample,serum creatinine is to be done to rule out any kidney disease.
the following are some of the causes of blood in urine:
1)kidney diseases : glomerulonephritis,pyelonephritis
2)bladder : tumour,infection,stones
3)any kidney injury either due to trauma or vigorous sports.
4)prostate pathology.
in my opinion,you can go for urine analysis after 1 month and that will decide the further management.hope my explanation is clear.any other queries,please do write to us.thank you.take care.bye.
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Are Small Traces Of Blood In Urine A Serious Medical Condition?

hi sir,relax as small traces of blood in urine is not always abnormal.to those patients,who attend my clinic with similar symptoms,i advise the following: 1)if blood is traces and only a single episode,re testing of urine after 1 month is recommended. 2)if any burning or pain while urinating,urine culture and sensitivity is to be done to rule out any urinary tract infections. 3)if visible blood appears in urine or blood traces continue even in the next urine sample,serum creatinine is to be done to rule out any kidney disease. the following are some of the causes of blood in urine: 1)kidney diseases : glomerulonephritis,pyelonephritis 2)bladder : tumour,infection,stones 3)any kidney injury either due to trauma or vigorous sports. 4)prostate pathology. in my opinion,you can go for urine analysis after 1 month and that will decide the further management.hope my explanation is clear.any other queries,please do write to us.thank you.take care.bye.