Microscopic hematuria refers to the presence of red blood cells in the urine, which cannot be seen by the naked eye and can be seen with the help of a microscope. It usually presents with no symptoms, but sometimes a burning sensation or frequent urge to urinate may be associated. Urinary tract infections, renal infections, prostate enlargement, glomerulonephritis, renal stones, cystic disease of the kidney, kidney tumors, or strenuous exercise may cause microscopic hematuria.
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Why does my early morning urine output remain low and dark yellow?
Query: Hi doctor, My early morning urine output is very less and dark yellow even though I drink 8.4 fluid ounces of water before going to bed at 11 PM. After a few hours, I get normal urination. I urinate 10 to 12 times from the morning at 9 AM to the night at 11 PM. My CBC test is clear, and my USG KUB s... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for consulting us at icliniq.com. What you have is microscopic hematuria. Previously, you have been treated for stones, and now you are stone-free. The risk of stone reoccurrence is fifty percent in ten years. To avoid reoccurrence, you should take preventive m... Read Full »
What is the cause for having blood and RBC cells in the urine?
Query: Hi doctor, In my routine urine test, blood in urine is 1+ and 6 to 8 RBCs/HPF. What does it mean? I have attached my routine urine test report for your reference. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I had gone through your report (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your report is suggestive of microscopic hematuria. Microscopic hematuria may be because of calculus in urinary tract. Calculus in urinary tract causes pain on the side of its presence an... Read Full »
What is microscopic hematuria?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a software professional. I work in shifts from 2 PM to 11:30 PM. Recently, I got a complete health check-up done and found to have microscopic hematuria. Before this health check-up, I used to take medicines for headaches (Saridon and Headset tablets). I used to drink alcohol thr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through all your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), and except for the microscopic hematuria, all your reports are fine and there is nothing to worry about. Regarding the microscopic hematuria, it could be due to subclinical UTI (Urin... Read Full »
Why did I see blood in my urine even after taking antibiotics?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 48-year-old woman. Recently, I found blood in my urine, for which I had taken antibiotics. However, after a few days, there was blood noticed again. So, my urologist suggested a CT scan with a dye and cystoscopy. The test reports were normal. However, I have high blood pressure... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. Is the blood in urine gross hematuria or microscopic hematuria? Gross hematuria means the visible red color in the urine. Also, are there any other symptoms while urination? Since how many days are you having sympt... Read Full »
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