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Urology (Expert Forum)
Blood in Urine
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin Pho, MD
Boston - MA
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
Blood in Urine
by cheesie_67, Jun 09, 2005 12:00AM
I am a 37 year old male.
A couple of days ago my urine was noticeably red. I am starting to get it checked out. The first test indicated a large number of red and white blood cells. The initial test said there was no evidence of bacteria, but they are doing a culture. The doctor also said that my prostate was inflamed when examined rectally. I had a full medical workup on October 1st of last year and my urine and kidney's checked out normal.
My urine is returning to its normal color. The next test I had done indicated that the red blood cells were in the moderate range. They were heavy before. So i guess the things are changing back.
I am urinating more frequently with less stuff coming out.
Could these problems be due to an inflamed prostate?
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Jun 11, 2005 12:00AM
, Jun 11, 2005 12:00AM
Blood in the urine needs to be evaluated. Possible causes would include a UTI, prostate infection, kidney stone, intrinsic kidney disease or bladder infection.
I would be seen by a urologist. Possible tests to consider would be a CT scan to evaluate for stones, an thorough prostate check, or a cystoscopy to evaluate the bladder.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
Medical Weblog:
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I would be seen by a urologist. Possible tests to consider would be a CT scan to evaluate for stones, an thorough prostate check, or a cystoscopy to evaluate the bladder.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
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