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 hematuria --spina bifida
He experienced some hematuria at the onset of puberty but the doctor we had at that time did not seem to be concerned with it.
Although he is 22 years old this is the first we have been aware of this congenital problem.
Questions in the Urology Forum have been answered by Dr. Kevin Pho, (who is board certified in Internal Medicine) and by urologists from Henry Ford Health System.
http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Urology/messages/30118.html   (633 words)

  
 Hematuria gross and micro
Often when patients are anticoagulated secondary to a dysfunction of the body’s normal coagulation system or by medication, patients can experience micrscopic or gross hematuria.
The fact that you have hematuria necessitates that you have a work-up as I described above, but if that work-up is thought to be negative then you should not worry about any serious disease process at this time in the urinary system.
Questions in the Urology Forum have been answered by Dr. Kevin Pho, (who is board certified in Internal Medicine) and by urologists from Henry Ford Health System.
http://www.medhelp.org/forums/urology/archive/1443.html   (520 words)

  
 hematuria Vicodin / Hydrocodone For Pain
hematuria Vicodin / Hydrocodone For Pain is used to treat moderate to chronic pain.
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http://www.bcdg.org/index.php?page=1&Terms=Hematuria   (3159 words)

  
 Hematuria - My Child Has - Children's Hospital Boston
In many cases, the hematuria is self-limited, does not return and the child requires no specific therapy other than observation.
Your child's pediatric urologist will determine which treatment is appropriate for your child based on what's causing the hematuria.
The doctor will also consider the extent of the condition, the child's tolerance for specific medicines and procedures, and the surgeon and parent's preference.
http://www.childrenshospital.org/az/Site1000/mainpageS1000P0.html   (666 words)

  
 Hematuria
Lower levels are associated with such conditions as systemic lupus erythematosus and postinfectious glomerulonephritis.
The patient’s history, medication profile, and pattern of hematuria all yield diagnostic clues.
Include a review of the patient’s medication profile in the initial examination.
http://www.midwesturologycenter.com/hematuria.asp   (157 words)

  
 hematuria: disease information - signs & symptoms
It may be associated with burring pain in the penis or vagina.
Sudden low back pain, flank pain and hematuria can also develop from occlusion of the blood vessels in the kidney.
Tumors of the urinary system may produce pain localized to the region involved as well as difficulties with urination.
http://www.myelectronicmd.com/get_reference.php?Id=815&condition=HEMATURIA&symname=H&typ=3   (417 words)

  
 eMedicine - Hematuria : Article by Deogracias Pena, MD
The ultimate prognosis for the various conditions associated with hematuria is dependent on the primary medical condition that caused the hematuria in the first place.
However, the degree of hematuria does not necessarily directly correlate with the severity of the renal lesions.
The approach to the evaluation of hematuria varies among physicians and no single method applies in all circumstances.
http://www.emedicine.com/ped/topic951.htm   (4156 words)

  
 Georgia Urology - Hematuria
Hematuria can be associate with or without pain.
Your doctor will ask questions about your medical history and medication as well as perform a physical examination.
Treatment can vary from medication, radiation or surgery.
http://www.georgiaurology.com/hematuria.shtml   (507 words)

  
 Hematuria and Nephropathy
Often the patient will have to be taught to accept the hematuria as a chronic or recurrent problem and adjust lifestyle with this in mind.
Bed rest and vigorous hydration as initial therapy of relapsing hematuria is taught.
May present with painless hematuria or with flank pain.
http://www.scinfo.org/hematur.htm   (992 words)

  
 Digital Urology Journal: Hematuria
This may be problematic, however, in some patients with gross hematuria.
If no reason for microscopic hematuria is found, no treatment is necessary
Most hematuria may be evaluated and treated on a less than emergent basis.
http://www.duj.com/hematuria.html   (662 words)

  
 UrologyHealth.org - Adult Conditions - Inflammation and Infection - Hematuria
This condition, known as hematuria, can be an indication of a serious problem or conversely, have no negative connotation.
Studies have shown that between nine to 18 percent of normal individuals can have some degree of hematuria.
However, hematuria can be a sign of an important medical condition requiring treatment.
http://www.urologyhealth.org/adult/index.cfm?cat=07&topic=470   (2215 words)

  
 UpToDate Patient information: Blood in the urine (hematuria)
Not all patients with hematuria are alike, and it is important that your situation is evaluated by someone who knows you as a whole person.
Doctors will consider the relevant history before deciding on what further tests, if any, are needed.
Other conditions or diseases can sometimes cause hematuria, such as vigorous exercise or trauma, and bleeding disorders related to disease or medications.
http://patients.uptodate.com/topic.asp?file=kidn_dis/2920   (1092 words)

  
 Office Evaluation of Hematuria
Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP), the systemic variant of IgA nephritis, is commonly associated with palpable purpura of the skin and gastrointestinal manifestations.
The exam should include a search for signs of the above-mentioned systemic illnesses such as rash and joint tenderness.
investigated the prevalence of urologic disease in 286 patients with asymptomatic hematuria from 2,697 patients sampled.
http://www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/diseasemanagement/nephrology/hematuria/hematuria.htm   (2657 words)

  
 Hematuria in Children - Keep Kids Healthy
Also, exercise can sometimes cause hematuria and your doctor may test for this by getting a first voided sample in the morning before your child has gotten out of bed.
Often, if a child complains of painful urination or abdominal pain, his doctor may want to test the child's urine using a paper test strip.
The cause of hematuria usually can be identified from the information the patient (or in the case of children, their parents or caregivers) supply the doctor as well as the physical exam and urinalysis.
http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/welcome/conditions/hematuria.html   (995 words)

  
 International braz j urol - Renal hemangioma
Histopathological analysis of the surgical specimen showed that it was a renal hemangioma.
We emphasize the open surgical treatment as a therapeutic option upon failure of less invasive methods.
Tawfiek ER, Bagley DH: Ureteroscopic evaluation and treatment of chronic unilateral hematuria.
http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1677-55382004000300008&lng=en&nrm=iso&tlng=en   (624 words)

  
 Hematuria
If your child has gross hematuria your doctor will want to be certain that your child does not have an acute problem.
This will involve a physical examination, examination of the child's urine and probably several blood tests.
Hematuria can be a sign of kidney disease but it can also be present in children who are ill with non-kidney diseases, or occasionally in children who exercise very heavily.
http://www.hmc.psu.edu/childrens/healthinfo/h/hematuria.htm   (731 words)

  
 News - Bladder Cancer May Not Present With Hematuria: Presented at AUGS
"The absence of hematuria, therefore, does not determine whether or not cystoscopy is necessary." He presented the findings here today at the
"We found that most patients with bladder cancer did not present with hematuria," said Roger P. Goldberg, MD, MPH, director of urogynecology research, Evanston Continence Center, Northwestern University Medical School, Evanston, Illinois.
However, factors other than the presence or absence of hematuria may be more helpful, he added, stressing that most of the cases of cancer diagnosed in this cohort were not associated with hematuria.
http://www.docguide.com/news/content.nsf/news/8525697700573E1885256EE700729A88   (772 words)

  
 Health and Medical Information produced by doctors - MedicineNet.com
The urologist who performs this examination would direct any further treatment or workup that would be necessary.
Health and Medical Information produced by doctors - MedicineNet.com
Remember that the real reason for a hematuria workup is not to prove a specific etiology but rather to rule out a serious problem.
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/ques.asp?qakey=19680   (787 words)

  
 Blood in the Urine and Hematuria - New Treatments, January 22, 2005
There are some conditions that lead to transient hematuria.
The other common condition in kids are Henoch-Schonlein purpura, which is in some respects another condition on the spectrum of IgA nephropathy, but has not only the hematuria and proteinuria but also the skin manifestations, joint manifestations, abdominal pain, etc. Systemic lupus is a very common systemic disease with nephritis.
Hemangiomata usually are a part of another syndrome, such as tuberous sclerosis or something that has hemangiomata as a basic finding.
http://www.medical-library.org/journals5a/hematuria.htm   (931 words)

  
 What is the significance of microscopic hematuria?
Chronic pain medicine use such as arthritis medicine is a common cause of renal damage.
Damage to the kidney filtration system (glomeruli) or the rest of the kidney tissue (interstitial or papillary) by diseases or even medications is a serious condition.
In one study, cancer and other benign tumors were found only about 1% of the time in patients with microscopic hematuria while 22% of patients with gross blood in the urine had either benign or malignant urological tumors (1).
http://www.wdxcyber.com/nurine12.htm   (1028 words)

  
 PetPlace.com - Article: Hematuria in Dogs
Your veterinarian may prescribe one or more of the following treatments for your dog:
Vitamin K is the treatment of choice for hematuria secondary to warfarin (rat poison) ingestion.
Some drugs such as cyclophosphamide (a drug used to treat cancer and immune disorders) can cause hematuria by inducing a sterile (non-infectious) hemorrhagic cystitis
http://petplace.netscape.com/Articles/artPrinterFriendly.asp?all=1&artID=61&conID=13894   (1128 words)

  
 Hematuria - MEDSTUDENTS - Pediatrics
In newborns and infants it is associated with asphyxia.
Acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis: classic example of the acute nephritic syndrome (sudden onset of gross hematuria, edema, hypertension and renal insufficiency).
It affects most commonly males than females (2:1); patients present with gross or microscopic hematuria.
http://www.medstudents.com.br/pedia/pedia7.htm   (605 words)

  
 Hematuria
Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history, and perform a physical exam.
However, it is often a sign of an underlying condition, which may cause symptoms.
Treating the underlying conditions that cause hematuria will help prevent it from occurring.
http://healthlibrary.epnet.com/GetContent.aspx?token=af362d97-4f80-4453-a175-02cc6220a387&chunkiid=96733   (477 words)

  
 Hematuria
Also, hematuria associated with laboratory evidence of SLE
The Clinical Significance of Aymptomatic Gross and Microscopic Hematuria in Children.
Evaluation of Hematuria, Proteinuria and Hypertension in Adolescents.
http://pedclerk.bsd.uchicago.edu/hematuria.html   (669 words)

  
 Sunmed - Hematuria
Initial Hematuria - has a source distal to the external sphincter
When a patient presents with hematuria or a screening urinalysis shows a positive result for blood, the initial step is to establish the presence of RBCs in the voided urine.
6) Renal Biopsy is necessary to establish the precise diagnosis of Renal Hematuria.
http://www.sunmed.org/haematuria.html   (393 words)

  
 ERIC J.W. CHOE, M.D. - Hematuria
Prognosis Prognosis differs according to the underlying condition and the patient's response to treatment.
Trauma-induced hematuria (e.g., a blow to the kidneys) is treated according to the severity of the injury, ranging from bed rest and close clinical observation to surgical repair or, in extreme cases, removal of the damaged tissue or organ.
The possible causes that remain include conditions that may correct themselves, or the hematuria may be idiopathic.
http://www.urologyoffice.com/urologic_conditions/hematuria.htm   (1016 words)

  
 Urology--Urological Conditions--Hematuria
Actually, hematuria is more a symptom than a condition in itself, because it has many possible causes.
For more information about each possible cause of hematuria and how it is treated, click on the specific medical conditions below:
The treatment of hematuria depends on its cause, as determined by the diagnostics tests.
http://www.stronghealth.com/services/urology/conditions/hematuria.cfm   (551 words)

  
 Hematuria in Children
The hematuria may be painless or associated with pain in the area of the kidney and/or a burning feeling during urination.
in some cases, no cause of hematuria may be found.
Idiopathic hematuria can run in families, and then it is called familial idiopathic hematuria.
http://www.kidney.org/affiliate/NV/atoz/atozItem.cfm?id=154   (680 words)

  
 Hematuria
If no serious condition is causing the hematuria, no treatment is necessary.
Several conditions can cause hematuria, most of them not serious.
Many people have hematuria without any other related problems.
http://www.mamashealth.com/blood/hematuria.asp   (558 words)

  
 Factitious Hematuria -- eCureMe.com
This is called "march hematuria" and is not a disease.
March hematuria is diagnosed by the absence of blood in first-morning urines, when the person has not exercised.
Certain medications may harmlessly alter the enzyme reaction on the dipstick, causing the colorimetric reaction to occur which would indicate DH (even though there is none).
http://www.ecureme.com/emyhealth/Pediatrics/Factitious__Hematuria.asp   (265 words)

  
 Microscopic hematuria - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
While not dangerous by itself, it can be a symptoms of chronic kidney diseases, such as IgA nephropathy which should be watched by a doctor.
Microscopic hematuria is the condition of having small amounts of blood in your urine.
The quantities are too low to change the color of the urine (otherwise it is called frank hematuria).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microscopic_hematuria   (93 words)

  
 Asymptomatic Proteinuria and Hematuria Syndrome: Nephritis: Merck Manual Home Edition
Most people with asymptomatic proteinuria and hematuria syndrome do not worsen, and the condition may persist indefinitely.
Additional tests are performed if the amount of protein or blood increases much, or if symptoms occur that suggest the development of a specific disease.
Asymptomatic proteinuria and hematuria syndrome is a disorder of glomeruli characterized by steady or intermittent loss of small amounts of protein and blood in the urine.
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec11/ch144/ch144d.html   (197 words)

  
 Hematuria - DrGreene.com
Autoimmune diseases such as lupus can cause hematuria.
High blood pressure, bleeding disorders, and sickle cell disease are among the other classic causes of hematuria.
Sometimes there is swelling, high blood pressure, or another symptom of an underlying cause for the hematuria.
http://www.drgreene.com/21_1108.html   (486 words)

  
 American Family Physician: The ABC's of evaluating children with hematuria.@ HighBeam Research
Hematuria is often the initial finding in patients with urinary tract disease, and it is important to differentiate treatable renal involvement from untreatable, or benign, hematuria.
Search for more information on HighBeam Research for.
The ABC's of hematuria in children were developed to teach the evaluation of children with hematuria to medical students and house staff.
http://www.highbeam.com/library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1G1:14930040&refid=holomed_1   (203 words)

  
 Hematuria
A look at some of the possible causes, diagnosing and treatment of hematuria.
A look at hematuria, the evaluation, causes and treatment.
Information, anatomy, causes, evaluation, intravenous pyelogram, cystoscopy, other tests, and follow-up for hematuria.
http://www.medlina.com/hematuria.htm   (105 words)

  
 The MSDS HyperGlossary: Hematuria
Hematuria is a fancy medical term for "blood in the urine".
This condition is usually the result of internal bleeding, usually from the kidneys or bladder.
eMedicine.com has an extensive article on hematuria geared towards medical professionals.
http://www.ilpi.com/msdS/ref/hematuria.html   (240 words)

  
 Hematuria - New Treatments, October 2, 2005
Dysuria, back pain or flank pain suggests urinary tract infection, hypercalciuria, or nephrolithiasis.
Persistent microscopic hematuria and recurrent episodes of gross hematuria associated with viral illnesses suggests IgA nephropathy.
Abdominal pain may suggest a urinary tract infection or Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP)
http://www.medical-library.org/journals2a/hematuria.htm   (246 words)

  
 Approach to Hematuria in children Pediatric Oncall
- It is a triad of persistent hematuria, deafness, familial disease along with eye anomalies which progresses to chronic renal failure especially in males.
Microscopic hematuria of long standing usually does not cause anemia, hence does not need hematinics
- It also presents with persistent microscopic hematuria and needs to be differentiated from Alport's syndrome since the prognosis is good in Familial benign hematuria whilst chronic renal failure occurs in Alport's syndrome.
http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/hematuria.asp   (575 words)

  
 Hematuria, Benign, Familial
Benign familial hematuria may be inherited as an autosomal dominant genetic trait.
Many individuals with the disorder have abnormalities of the kidney’s glomeruli, the clusters of small blood vessels (capillaries) that normally filter the blood passing through the kidneys (glomeruli filtration).
The disorder is characterized by the presence of red blood cells in the urine (hematuria).
http://www.webmd.com/hw/health_guide_atoz/nord699.asp   (460 words)

  
 Microscopic Hematuria -- familydoctor.org
If the cause of the blood in your urine is clear, your doctor will probably treat you.
This article provides a general overview on this topic and may not apply to everyone.
familydoctor.org Home > Conditions A to Z > Microscopic Hematuria
http://familydoctor.org/handouts/467.html   (586 words)

  
 Hematuria - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In medicine, hematuria (or "haematuria") is the presence of blood in the urine.
Microscopic hematuria (small amounts of blood, can only be seen on urinalysis or light microscopy)
It is a sign of a large number of diseases of the kidneys and the urinary tract, ranging from trivial to lethal.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hematuria   (299 words)

  
 NEJM -- Case 40-2004 - A 42-Year-Old Woman with Long-Standing Hematuria
of cystitis each year, but the hematuria persisted after treatment
Microscopic hematuria had been detected 14 years earlier during
the initial diagnosis of hematuria was said to have shown a
http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/extract/351/27/2851   (168 words)

  
 Microscopic Hematuria: Always-Health.com
Even healthy people can show symptoms of Hematuria, at times for really long durations.
Some of these can indicate serious problems while others may produce no alarm.
Kidneys work to filter the blood, water and waste products are separated and allowed to pass, while proteins and blood is stopped, where the blood is filtered through very small blood vessels within.
http://www.always-health.com/KidneyDisease1.html   (326 words)

  
 MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Urine - bloody
Microscopic hematuria is when there is very little blood in the urine and it can only be seen with a microscope.
Gross hematuria is when there is enough blood in the urine that you can see it with the naked eye (usually it turns toilet water pale pink or bright red, or you may just see spots of blood in the water after urinating).
In women, blood may appear to be in the urine when it is actually coming from the vagina.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003138.htm   (759 words)

  
 Re: Hematuria (UGH) nurses or anyone
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http://www.rxlist.com/rxboard/vicodin.pl?read=78216   (525 words)

  
 HEMATURIA
An approach to the evaluation and treatment of microscopic hematuria.
Se define como hematuria la presencia de sangre durante la micción (macroscópica).
La distinción entre una hematuria local y una hematuria debida a una enfermedad renal difusa es muy importante y necesaria.
http://www.aibarra.org/Guias/6-6.htm   (751 words)

  
 Enfoque diagnótico de la hematuria
Una hematuria indolora con antecedentes de nicturia polaquiria y disuria hace sospechar patología prostática.
Una hematuria que se acompaña de cilindros hemáticos y una proteinuria de 24 hs.
La punción biopsia renal se utiliza con control tomográfico computado para acceder exactamente al sitio de la lesión.
http://med.unne.edu.ar/revista/revista101/enfoque_diag_hematuria.htm   (2925 words)

  
 Hematuria: ... Estudiar?
Podria realizarse una ecografia renal, si la paciente no quiere realizarse una urografia, por el medio de contraste, debe insinuarsele que ante otro episodio hay que hacerla.
Definitivamente si es posible que se presente hematuria junto con una cistitis.
Pienso que ya no hay que continuar con estudios para buscar causas de hematuria, pues es realmente comun que se presente junto a la cistitis.
http://www.abcmedicus.com/caso-clinico/id/751/hematuria__.html   (1189 words)

  
 Hematuria - David L. Hoffmann B.Sc. (Hons), M.N.I.M.H. - HealthWorld Online
If the amount of blood is small it might not show visually but can be detected by a number of simple tests.
(Hons), M.N.I.M.H. Hematuria can give rise to a red or brown color in the urine.
http://www.healthy.net/library/books/hoffman/urinary/hematuria.htm   (275 words)

  
 Hematuria -- eCureMe.com
more about Blood in the urine, silent or painless hematuria
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http://www.ecureme.com/emyhealth/data/Hematuria.asp   (90 words)

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