A few years back I had microscopic
hematuria (a trace of blood in my urine
sample). I had an ultra sound done of my
kidneys and everything looked okay. I
continued to bring urine samples in every
three months that year and then at every
yearly exam.
This is 3 years later and I just got back
from the doctors and he just called me to
tell me that he found blood yet again in
my urine...a trace again.
My concern is that it maybe cancer? What
are the odds of cancer being present. I
am a 49 year old lady who is in good
health. The only thing is I have had a
dull ache in my upper back (shoulder blade
area) on and off for the past few months
but I thought this was perhaps due to
straining my arm in the summer. Is kidney
cancer common at this age?
The doctors has told me not to worry but
my mind is going into overdrive here with
concerns as i cannot see him for another 2
weeks. Any advice would be greatly
appreciated.
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^Serenity^
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Posted: 02-15-08 14:44pm
Blood in the urine can indicate many
things, from a stone (kidney or bladder
stone), sometimes infections in the kidney
or bladder can cause blood in the urine,
kidney or bladder disease, etc..
Is your doctor planning to any tests,
ultrasound, CT Scan, etc?
Did they do blood work?
It might be an option to call the doctor
and ask if they are planning to do any
tests, if they are maybe they can get it
done before you see him.
I understand the mind going into
overdrive...I've been there many times
myself.
Please hang in there and know you will get
support here.
