Hematuria

Im 34 with persistent hematuria. I had an ivp, cystoscopy, kub, renal ultrasound and lots of blood work to check for lupus. I have chronic renal insufficiency, second stage of 3 stages. My kidneys are slowly deteriorating. A kub is an xray that checks the kidneys, ureters and bladder. An ivp is an intravenous pyelogram and a cystoscopy check the bladder and its integrity for lesions and such... Stones too. I would look more into your health until you get a definitive reason why you have hematuria. There should be no blood in the urine. Prayers and wishes your way.
Also check for diabetes.
Lala
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I have persistent microscopic hematuria, and I also have urinary frequency since 2002 (at age 28). Urine every 30 minutes. My 2003 abdominal ultrasound showed my liver is normal (no evidence of liver masses). The spleen, pancreas and kidneys are normal. The aorta is normal. In july 2005, my doc gave me detrol la and it helps me go the restroom every 2 hours (that's good). I'm afraid I still have hematuria. What's wrong with me??? I'm now 31, still young. Please help.

If you pee and pee, you may want to get your blood sugars checked. Your livers, kidneys can be good but if you are urinating alot, it can be a sign of diabetes, youre drinking too many caffeine drinks, excessive sugar or you can be anxious. Listen to your body and explain your concerns to your doctor. I pee alot too, always have since I was a lil girl. I did my own urinalysis dipsticks when I worked in a clinic and had blood in my urine some 8-9 years ago. Hematuria is not normal and therefore you should go to doctor and tell him to run further testings. Some doctors dismiss hematuria and dont bother checking more into it cuz you may look and feel healthy but blood in urine is a no-no and should get checked. I didnt menstruate for 5 months and the doc ran prego tests, my body was going outta whack, losing hair eben though I have lots. Felt fatigued like never before I my life. I have chronic renal insufficiency, another pretty word for chronic renal failure. I wish doctors would give you the hard cold facts and quit minimizing and sugar coating our complaints and questions. Be aggressive. Complain and lie about pain if you have to, to get those tests you need. Tell him your constant peeing is preventing you from getting a good nights rest. Be on top of that health questions and dont let him tell you that its from excessive exertion or exercise or 'youre athletic" or whatever they come up with. Get those tests run. Read my previous post from earlier for tests. A microscopic urinalysis is what he should start with. If he gives you a hard time about further testing, come in complaining about pain or lack of sleep then he will listen. I hate doctors sometimes. I had an er doctor tell me I had chronic fatigue and panic disorder when I complained of chest pain. My calcium was very low, blood pressure kinda high and I had blood and ketones in my urine. My ekg came out funny and he said I had a heart of a 60 yr old. It was high blood pressure after finding it out with a cardiologist. Im young, athletic and strong and when a doctor looks at me, he sees a healthy girl, good weight and makes a conclusion based on nothing. Im sorry but be tough and aggressive

I forgot to tell you that my blood sugar is at normal range. I don't drink sodas or any caffeine drinks. I will get my ivp radiogrophy next week and let you know.

I now learn why I have hemauria and urinary frequency/urgency. My intravenous pyelogram (ivp) radiography shows I have medullary sponge kidney.