Therapy for hematuria (blood in the urine) depends on the cause. General measures Avoidance of intensive jogging or of intensive marches. Review of permanent medication due topossible effect on the existing disease. Regular check-ups Regular medical checkups Nutritional medicine Nutritional counseling based on nutritional analysis Nutritional recommendations according to a mixed diet taking into account … Blood in Urine (Hematuria): Therapy
Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of hematuria (blood in the urine). Family history Is there a family history of kidney or urinary tract disease? Social history What is your profession? Are you exposed to harmful working substances in your profession? Current medical history/systemic medical history (somatic and psychological … Blood in Urine (Hematuria): Medical History
Congenital malformations, deformities, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99). Alport syndrome (also called progressive hereditary nephritis) – genetic disorder with both autosomal dominant and autosomal recessive inheritance with malformed collagen fibers that can lead to nephritis (inflammation of the kidneys) with progressive renal failure (kidney weakness), sensorineural hearing loss, and various eye diseases such as a cataract … Blood in Urine (Hematuria): Or something else? Differential Diagnosis
The following are the most important diseases or complications that can be caused by hematuria (blood in the urine) as well: Blood, blood-forming organs – Immune system (D50-D90). Anemia (anemia) Cardiovascular disorders due to rapid massive blood loss. Neoplasms (C00-D48) Tumor diagnosis within three months of diagnosis of hematuria: 1.9% of patients invasive urinary bladder … Blood in Urine (Hematuria): Consequential Diseases
A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height; further: Inspection (viewing). Skin, mucous membranes and sclerae (white part of the eye). Auscultation (listening) of the heart. Palpation (palpation) of the abdomen (belly), the back, the flanks (pressure pain?, knock pain?, … Blood in Urine (Hematuria): Examination
Laboratory parameters of the 1st order – obligatory laboratory tests. Urine status (rapid test for: pH, leukocytes, nitrite, protein, glucose, blood) [glomerular hematuria* : Microhematuria + proteinuria (increased excretion of protein with urine)] Albumin in urine [albuminuria > 500 mg/24 h → glomerular hematuria* ] Urine sediment – examination of the sediment of urine for … Blood in Urine (Hematuria): Test and Diagnosis
Obligatory medical device diagnostics. Renal sonography (ultrasound examination of the kidneys) including sonography of the urinary bladder – to exclude renal/urinary bladder changesNotes: When examining the urinary bladder, it should be well filled (250-300 ml). In this way, irregularities of the urinary bladder surface or exophytic tumors can be well depicted.When examining the kidneys, pay … Blood in Urine (Hematuria): Diagnostic Tests
A risk group indicates the possibility that the disease may be associated with the risk of vital substance deficiency (micronutrients). The complaint nocturnal paroxysmal hematuria indicates vital nutrient (micronutrient) deficiency for: Folic acid The above vital substance recommendations (micronutrients) were created with the help of medical experts. All statements are supported by scientific studies with … Blood in Urine (Hematuria): Micronutrient Therapy
To prevent hematuria (blood in the urine), attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors. Behavioral risk factors Diet Micronutrient deficiency (vital substances) – see Prevention with micronutrients. Physical activity Intense jogging or intense marches
The following symptoms and complaints may occur together with hematuria (blood in urine): Leading symptoms Microhematuria (= presence of blood in the urine (> 5 erythrocytes/µl)). Macrohematuria – in this form you can see a red coloration of the urine. Associated symptoms Dysuria – pain during urination Pollakisuria – urge to urinate frequently without increased … Blood in Urine (Hematuria): Symptoms, Complaints, Signs