Pls answer why there is hematuria in renal stone?!
Question: some books say even in normal condition few cells are found in the urine how ? pls explain
Answers: some books say even in normal condition few cells are found in the urine how ? pls explain
Hematuria with a renal stone is because the stone may have some rough edges causing irritation and small amounts of bleeding as it moves. Few cells are found in the urine in normal conditions because the body is just ridding itself as we refurbish cells.
Hematuria is defined as the presence of red blood cells in the urine. It can be characterized as either "gross" (visible to the naked eye) or "microscopic" (visible only under the microscope). Microscopic hematuria is an incidental finding often discovered on urine tests as part of a routine medical evaluation, whereas gross hematuria could prompt you to visit the doctor. Hematuria can originate from any site along the urinary tract, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate and urethra. It is estimated that hematuria occurs in 2.5 to 21 percent of the population. In many patients no specific cause is found; however, hematuria may be a marker for infection, stone disease or urinary tract cancer. Risk factors for significant underlying disease include: smoking, radiation, overuse of some pain medicines and exposure to certain chemicals.
The common causes of hematuria:
Blood in the urine is often not a sign of significant disease. Studies have shown that between nine to 18 percent of normal individuals can have some degree of hematuria.
Hematuria is seen in persons doing exercise and it goes in 24 hours.
However, hematuria can be a sign of an important medical condition requiring treatment. Below is a list of common causes of hematuria:
Bladder Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Ureteral Cancer
Urethral Cancer
Urinary Stone Disease
Urinary Tract Infection
Pyelonephritis (Kidney Infection)
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (Enlarged Prostate)
Renal (Kidney) Disease
Radiation or Chemical Induced Cystitis (Bladder Irritation)
Injury to the Urinary Tract
Prostatitis (Prostate Infection)
Exercise Hematuria