Hematuria
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Seeing blood in your urine can cause anxiety. While in many instances there are benign causes, blood in urine (hematuria) can also indicate a serious disorder. Blood that you can see is called gross hematuria. Urinary blood that's visible only under a microscope is known as microscopic hematuria and is found when your doctor tests your urine. Either way, it's important to determine the reason for the bleeding. Treatment depends on the underlying cause.
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This video explains hematuria, blood in the urine. It distinguishes gross hematuria, blood that can be seen, from microscopic hematuria, blood visible only under a microscope when urine is tested, and notes that while many instances have benign causes, blood in urine can also indicate a serious disorder and that treatment depends on the underlying cause.
Key points
- Explains hematuria as blood in the urine
- Distinguishes gross hematuria from microscopic hematuria
- Notes benign causes and the possibility of a serious disorder
- Notes treatment depends on the underlying cause
Video Overview
This video presents “Hematuria” — Seeing blood in your urine can cause anxiety. While in many instances there are benign causes, blood in urine (hematuria) can also indicate a serious disorder. Blood that you can see is called gross hematuria. Urinary blood that's. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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