How Do You Control Hematuria?
Hematuria is blood in the urine. Hematuria can be caused by a range of disorders, from urinary tract infections to cancer or kidney damage. Many cases of hematuria have no known cause and go away on their own. To control hematuria, you must find out what is causing it and treat the underlying condition. Look for signs of hematuria. Blood in the urine usually is only visible through urine analysis. If it’s visible to the naked eye, urine will be brown, pink or red. Write down any other symptoms, like pain in the side, urinary pain, urgency or frequency, and fever. Gather information about your health history, including recent illnesses and injuries, exposure to toxins, smoking history and drinking habits. Visit your doctor for a thorough exam that will include personal and family history, an evaluation of symptoms, urine analysis and blood tests. Get an ultrasound and a cystoscopy. You’ll be given local anesthesia, and a fiber-optic instrument will be inserted into your urethra. The uri
