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microscopic haematuria

urine dipstick is always positive for blood, was referred to a nephrologist as egfr is low for my age however my urine sample was positive for blood this morning on dipstick but when the same sample was checked at the hospital their print out showed negative for everything. Any idea whats going on please? checked my urine again today and again as it always is shows positive for blood.
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i have had all test done which came back negative been referred to a nephrologist who said its either iga nephrothapy or thin basemement membrane disease, since then i have developed high blood pressure, pain in left shoulder blade, occasional palpitations,acid, headaches, stomache cramps which i'm told is ibs and dont seem to be getting anywhere with no treatment, review in 6 months egfr gone from above 90 to 66 in 3 months and doctor just says possibility of white coat hypertension repeat 24 hour bp in 6 months and that although urine shows blood on dipstick his machine shows clear dosnt want to do biopsy at this stage - suffering with anxiety because of all this dont know which way to turn please help.
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Hello,
Microscopic hematuria can be due to urinary tract (bladder) infection, swelling in the filtering system of the kidneys ,stone in bladder or in a kidney, blood disease, like sickle cell anemia, certain medicines and tumors in the urinary tract.

You may need a series of investigations like urine examination, urine culture, ultrasound or cystoscopy to confirm the diagnosis. Please consult a urologist and get it done.
I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and regards.



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