To prevent hematuria related to strenuous exercise, switch to a less-intense exercise program. In general, you can help to prevent other forms of hematuria by following a lifestyle that fosters a healthy urinary tract:
Stay well hydrated. Drink about eight glasses of fluid daily (more during hot weather).
Avoid smoking cigarettes, which are linked to urinary tract cancers.
The treatment of hematuria depends on its cause. In general, people with...
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