What is Hematuria? How to manage it? What are the precautions to be taken? What are the signs and symptoms? What is the cause of this disease? How to treat it? How can homeopathy help you? All of this answered, in this post and of course our doctors always there to help you. Just fill in your details in the form down below and we will answer all your questions for FREE!
What is Hematuria?
Presence of red blood cells in urine is called Hematuria. BIt can be associated with painful urination, abdominal or pelvic pain, pus in the urine, or other symptoms, depending upon the cause. Hematuria can be:
• Microscopic hematuria –in which red blood cells are visible under a microscope
• Macroscopic hematuria-in which blood is visible in the urine
What causes Hematuria?
There are many conditions that can cause hematuria most of them are not life-threatening –
• Urinary tract infection
• Stones –kidney, bladder, and ureter stones
• BPH (benign prostate hyperplasia)
• Cancer and tumors of kidney, bladder
• Kidney disease
• Trauma to any part of urinary tract
•certain medications such as blood thinners, aspirin, and other pain relievers, and antibiotics.
• Very prolonged exercise –players (athletes are majorly affected)
• Sexual activity
• Menstruation
• Endometriosis
• Inherited disorder (sickle cell anemia)
What are the Signs and Symptoms of hematuria?
The major sign of hematuria is the presence of pink or red colored urine. It may be found in association with other symptoms and signs, depending upon the cause.
• Bladder infections: Symptoms include pain or burning while urination.
• Kidney infections: Symptoms may include fever, chills, and flank pain.
• Kidney stones: Symptom includes severe abdominal or pelvic pain.
• Kidney diseases: weakness, high blood pressure, and puffiness around the eyes.
How is hematuria diagnosed?
• Complete medical history
• Urinalysis
• Blood test to check infection in kidney
• Cystoscopy, renal biopsy
• Urine culture
• Ultrasound/CT
What is the treatment for Hematuria?
Treatment depends upon the underlying cause.
What Is the Prognosis for Hematuria?
The prognosis depends on the cause. Many causes, such as medications, minor trauma, or kidney stones are temporary and do not have long-term effects. UTIs are treatable and have a good prognosis. Cancers of the urinary tract if detected early may have a good prognosis.
How Can You Prevent Hematuria?
Causes like strenuous exercise and the use of certain medications can be preventable to some extent. Changing lifestyle may help:
• Drinking plenty of water
• Limiting salt intake
• Stop smoking
• Maintaining a healthy lifestyle with a healthy diet
• Avoid exposure to chemicals
Homeopathic Treatment for Hematuria
-Berberis Vulgaris
-Cantharis
-Apis Mel
-Hamamelis
-Nitricum Acidum
-Terebinthina
