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Should Further Test Be Done After Finding Microscopic Blood In Urine?
I have microscopic blood in urine. I have had it for three years and now my doctor wants to investigate. I have no symptoms. i have had an ultra sound, which revealed nothing. He now wants to do further testing. Is it necessary? I am female, 57 years old. I weigh 155 and in good health.
Mon, 27 Oct 2014
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. Blood in urine for 3 years does require further tests.
2. Ultrasound would reveal only major abnormalities. Minor abnormalities requires biopsy.
3. Get a renal biopsy done to rule out any pathology in the kidney. Blood in urine is abnormal and for 3 years, definitely requires detailed investigation.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. Blood in urine for 3 years does require further tests.
2. Ultrasound would reveal only major abnormalities. Minor abnormalities requires biopsy.
3. Get a renal biopsy done to rule out any pathology in the kidney. Blood in urine is abnormal and for 3 years, definitely requires detailed investigation.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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