Hematuria

Introduction: Hematuria

Blood in the urine is called "hematuria" and can indicate quite severe problems. Bleeding can arise within the urinary system in areas such as the kidneys, bladder, prostate or other parts of the urinary tract. Blood in urine may appear as reddening or darkened urine or other urine color changes such as smoky, orangish or pinkish hues. Streaks of blood may also appear in the urine. Bleeding must be distinguished from other causes of urine discoloration or urine color changes. The appearance of blood in the urine or any urine color changes needs prompt professional medical investigation.

Symptoms of Hematuria

• Red coloured urine
• Rose coloured urine
• Dark urine

Medical Textbooks Online about Hematuria

Book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Wrongly Diagnosed with Hematuria?

• Misdiagnosis of Hematuria
• Underlying causes of Hematuria (possibly wrongly diagnosed)

Misdiagnosis and Hematuria

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Causes of Hematuria

• Hematuria
• Strenuous exercise or exertion
• Overly exuberant urination of large amounts
• Excessive exercise (see Exercise symptoms)
• Injury

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More information about causes of Hematuria:

• Medications, drugs, or substances causing Hematuria (9 listings)
• Underlying causes of Hematuria
• Hematuria as a complication caused by other conditions
• Hematuria as a symptom
• Medical news summaries relating to Causes of Hematuria

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Reseach about Hematuria

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Clinical Trials for Hematuria

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.

Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Hematuria include:

• Influence of Transmission Season on Outcome of Treatment of Schistosoma Haematobium Infection in Mozambique - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - praziquantel
• Rigid Versus Flexible Cystoscopy in Women - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Evaluation of Residual Urine After Intermittent Catheterisation - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)

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Statistics for Hematuria

• Medical statistics for Hematuria
• Prevalence and incidence statistics for Hematuria
• Death and Mortality statistics for Hematuria
• Society statistics for Hematuria

Medical Guidebooks and Ebooks for Hematuria

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Article Excerpts about Hematuria

Hematuria is the presence of red blood cells (RBCs) in the urine. (Source: excerpt from Hematuria (Blood in the Urine): NIDDK)

Definitions of Hematuria:

A condition in which free hemoglobin is found in the urine. --2004 - (Source - Diseases Database)

The presence of blood in the urine; often a symptom of urinary tract disease - (Source - WordNet 2.1)