Haematuria

Hematuria is the presence of blood in the urine. This blood may leak from the kidneys, one or both ureters, the bladder, or the urethra as a result of injury or various diseases. Causes of hematuria may include urinary tract infections, kidney or urinary tract stones, kidney, bladder or prostate tumors, trauma, glomerulonephritis, kidney cysts and other diseases.

Hematuria can be microscopic, when blood in the urine is not visible to the naked eye, but is detected in the laboratory, and macroscopic, when the urine is pink or red.

Diagnosis of hematuria includes a history, physical examination, urine tests, ultrasound examination of the kidneys and urinary tract, urethrocystoscopy, CT or MRI of the abdominal cavity and retroperitoneum.

Treatment is aimed at eliminating the cause of bleeding. For injuries, bed rest, painkillers and hemostatic agents are prescribed. For infections - antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs. Surgery may be required.

Hematuria is the presence of blood in the urine. This phenomenon can occur due to various reasons, including injury to the kidneys or urinary tract, as well as various diseases.

Hematuria can be detected both by visual examination of urine and by microscopic examination. If blood in the urine is visible to the naked eye, it is called gross hematuria. If blood is detected only by microscopic examination of urine, this is called microhematuria.

One of the main causes of hematuria is urinary tract diseases. These diseases may include various forms of urinary tract infections such as cystitis, urethritis or pyelonephritis. In addition, hematuria may be associated with kidney diseases such as glomerulonephritis, kidney cysts, or kidney cancer.

Hematuria can also be caused by various physical injuries, such as blows to the kidneys or urinary tract, as well as during the installation of a urinary catheter or other medical procedures.

If you are diagnosed with hematuria, it is important to see your doctor for further evaluation. The doctor may do a number of tests, such as urine and blood tests, ultrasound of the kidneys and bladder, and x-rays or CT scans.

Treatment for hematuria depends on its cause. If hematuria is caused by a urinary tract infection, antibiotics are usually used. If the cause is related to kidney disease, more serious treatment, including surgery, may be required.

In general, hematuria is a symptom that requires further evaluation and treatment. If you find blood in your urine, do not delay visiting your doctor. Early detection and treatment of hematuria can greatly improve the chances of a full recovery.

*Hematuria* - **single** detection of *blood* (fresh hemoglobin) in a *general urine test* is a medical term denoting the appearance in the urine of red blood cells or hemoglobin, which are released into the urine with the glomerular bloodstream through damaged walls of the renal tubules or urinary tract ways. Hematuria is accompanied by a change in the color of urine - from pale pink to dark red. It is necessary to distinguish hematuria from the term “hemoglobinuria,” in which hemoglobin sinks to form an orange-red foam. Hemoglobin can appear in urine not only when