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Urology (Expert Forum)
urine
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
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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.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Feb 02, 2004 12:00AM
, Feb 02, 2004 12:00AM
Blood in the urine has many causes. This can include cancer, any type of genitourinary infection, a kidney stone, or intrinsic kidney disease.
I would first consider an IVP or cystoscopy as well as urine cytology to exclude to possibility of a mass or cancer causing the symptoms. A kidney ultrasound can be considered to evaluate for any anatomical abnormalities. To rule out stones, a CT scan can be done to rule this out.
If all the tests are negative, I would periodically monitor the urine to see if the bleeding stops or continues. Serial testing with cystoscopy may be considered to screen for cancer.
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.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
I would first consider an IVP or cystoscopy as well as urine cytology to exclude to possibility of a mass or cancer causing the symptoms. A kidney ultrasound can be considered to evaluate for any anatomical abnormalities. To rule out stones, a CT scan can be done to rule this out.
If all the tests are negative, I would periodically monitor the urine to see if the bleeding stops or continues. Serial testing with cystoscopy may be considered to screen for cancer.
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.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
