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Chronic Hematuria
When To Call A Professional
Call your doctor immediately if you notice blood in your urine or if your urine turns the color of cola. You should also call your health care professional if you have fever or pain in the lower abdomen or side.
Prognosis
Most people whose hematuria is related to exercise, medication, kidney stones, urinary tract infection or prostatitis have an excellent outlook for complete recovery.
Children with hematuria resulting from glomerulonephritis usually recover...
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From Our Sources
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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RBC: urine
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Urine: bloody
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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