Seeing blood in your urine, even a faint tinge of pink, can catch you off guard. It is one of those things people tend to Google in a hurry, usually late at night, because it feels alarming even if ...

This month’s case addresses the issues of when to act on abnormal test results. This month’s case addresses the issues of when to act on abnormal test results, and when to inform patients about such ...

Red blood cells (RBC) can be present in urine even when they are not visible to a person. Also known as hematuria, RBC in urine can indicate an infection, kidney disease, and other health conditions.

Visible (macroscopic) hematuria, documented since ancient times, 1,2 is striking, particularly when there is no prior event, such as trauma, dysuria due to cystitis, or flank pain with passage of a ...

A large number of my female patients have trace blood in their urine that does not clear up with antibiotics. Should all these patients be referred to a urologist? —REBECCA A. WALDEN, PA-C, Douglas, ...

Seeing blood in your urine, even a slight pink tinge, warrants immediate medical attention. While often linked to minor issues like infections or dehydration, it can signal serious kidney or bladder ...