Symptoms:
Can be gross (overtly bloody, smoky or tea
coloured urine) or detected only on microscopic examination of urine. May be painless
or associated with pain.
Causes:
Kidney diseases like IgAN, Thin BM disease, HUS, MPGN, Lupus
Nephritis, Alports syndrome etc.
Non glomerular conditions like fever, trauma, strenuous exercise,
menstruation, foreign body, UTI, stones, tumours etc can also have associated
hematuria.
Investigations:
Urinalysis, urine c/s
BUN, Creatinine, Hematological & coagulation studies, Serological tests like complement level, ANA, dsDNA.
Imaging studies include USG, CT, radionuclide studies
Kidney biopsy may be required
Management:
Hematuria is a sign and not a disease. Treatment is directed
at underlying disease process.
Surgery may be needed in conditions like UPJ
obstruction, tumours, stone disease.Disclaimer: Please consult your nephrologist for a detailed opinion
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