Am I At Risk Of Getting Hematuria?

Do you have a bladder stone?

Do you have a kidney infection (pyelonephritis)?

Do you have a kidney stone?

Do you have a family history of kidney disease?

If you are a man, do you have an enlarged prostate?

If you are a women, do you have endometriosis (tissue that normally lines the uterus grows somewhere else, such as the bladder)?

Have you suffered a blow or other injury to your kidneys from an accident or contact sports?

Do you have a bacterial or viral infection, such as streptococcus or hepatitis?

Do you have any of the inherited disorders such as sickle cell anemia or Alport syndrome?

Do you take medications such as penicillin, aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory pain relievers, or heparin (the blood thinner)?

Are you engaged in strenuous exercise?

Are you a long- distance runner?

Based on your answers you have a low risk of getting hematuria. Hematuria is a condition characterized by the presence of blood in the urine. There are two types of hematuria: gross hematuria which is characterized by visible blood in the urine, and microscopic hematuria, which is characterized by the blood in the urine that is invisible to the naked eye but can be seen under a microscope. A very small amount of blood in the urine can cause the urine to change color. People with gross hematuria often have pink, red or brown urine. In most cases, hematuria is a painless condition.

Based on your answers you have a moderate risk of getting hematuria. Hematuria is a condition that refers to blood in your urine. Hematuria is a common condition. It is usually a consequence of a urinary tract infection, an enlarged prostate in men older than 50, kidney or bladder stones, and endometriosis in women. Certain medications can also induce hematuria. There is also exercise-induced hematuria, which particularly affects long-distance runners. Although, anyone who trains strenuously can develop hematuria. The exact cause of exercise-induced hematuria is not known. Hematuria can be diagnosed based on your medical history, a physical examination, urinalysis and additional testing.

Based on your answers you have a high risk of getting hematuria. Hematuria is a condition characterized by the presence of blood or blood cells in your urine. Blood in the urine is usually a symptom of a harmless condition. However, sometimes, hematuria can be associated with a more serious health problem. For this reason, blood in the urine should never be neglected. It should be said that urine can change color depending on your food choices. If you eat a lot of blackberries, rhubarb, and beets, your urine can also change color. However, this has nothing to do with hematuria. Treatment for hematuria depends on the cause.