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Hematuria: Causes of Blood in the Urine
One year ago | By Active Beat
Blood in the urine is medically referred to as hematuria. There are two main types of hematuria: gross and microscopic. Gross hematuria can be seen in the urine with the naked eye. Microscopic hematuria is visible only under a microscope. Blood in the urine can come from anywhere in the urinary tract. The urinary tract includes the kidneys , the ureters (tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder), the bladder , the prostate , and the urethra .
The following are possible causes of blood in the urine...
1. Urinary Tract Infection
Blood in the urine, or hematuria, may be a...
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