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Understanding Persistent Hematuria: When to Seek Further Evaluation

Long-term hematuria concerns? Hello Doctor, I am 23 years old. About 5-6 years ago, I started having issues with (urinary occult blood) during my annual health check-ups, and I always schedule them to avoid my menstrual period. The color of my urine appears normal, and I do not n...


Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: If there is visible hematuria, a cystoscopy may be necessary, and it is generally followed up regularly. Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections and Hematuria

Recurrent urethritis and hematuria? Hello Doctor: I experience urinary tract infections every month, and each episode is acute, with visible hematuria and significant pain. My health check-ups have consistently shown urinary occult blood. I have undergone kidney ultrasounds, abdo...


Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Your condition may be one where there are no symptoms each time, but it hasn't fully resolved. It is recommended to return for a follow-up appointment after taking the medication to confirm that your urine has returned to completely normal. If there is still blood or ...

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Understanding Urine Hematuria Results: What Does (+/-) Mean?

Urinary occult blood (+/-) The health check conducted by the company showed a result of (±) for urine occult blood. I am 23 years old and have no discomfort; my urine is normal, and I do not experience frequent urination. I usually drink less water and often stay up late. Could y...


Dr. Cai Zhuorong Reply:
The presence of urinary occult blood is noted (+/-), and it is recommended that you undergo a repeat examination.

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Understanding Positive Urine Protein and Blood: Should You Be Concerned?

Positive urine protein and positive urine occult blood? Dear Doctor, I had a health check-up two years ago, during which I tested positive for urine occult blood and urine protein. However, I didn't pay attention to it at the time, and I only recently noticed it when I rev...


Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Urinary occult blood and protein may not appear every time. If there are positive results every six months or if there is visible hematuria, it is important to be vigilant. If there is only one positive result, the degree of positivity should also be considered. If necessa...

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Navigating Urology Concerns: Seeking Guidance for Persistent Hematuria

Please guide me on what to do next..? Hello, Director Lin... I apologize for taking up your valuable time... Please bear with me... I am a helpless patient... This month, I have been following up at a medical center in the south regarding hematuria that was detected seven years a...


Dr. Lin Hexing Reply:
Hello, thank you for your inquiry. I would like to address your question and provide the following suggestions: Regarding what you referred to as urinary occult blood, it is debatable whether the expenditure of energy and healthcare costs is justified. Further investigation shoul...

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Understanding Abnormal Urine Blood Test: Next Steps for Evaluation

Hematuria My health examination report indicates that I have abnormal urinary occult blood. What further tests should I undergo?


Dr. Lai Ronghao Reply:
Hello: It is recommended that you return for a follow-up outpatient visit for a urine test, or further X-ray and ultrasound examinations. Thank you!

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Understanding Urinary Blood: Causes, Treatment Options, and Medication

Question? What is urinary occult blood? Can it be improved, or is medication necessary?


Dr. Pan Zhenqin Reply:
Hematuria refers to the presence of blood in the urine that is not visible to the naked eye but can be detected through laboratory testing. There are many potential causes of hematuria, including tumors, stones, inflammation, and others. It is not always necessary to take medicat...

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