MBBS, MS - General Surgery, DNB - Urology/Genito - Urinary Surgery
Urologist, Patna
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26 years experience
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Exercise Haematuria is a harmless condition
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It is absolutely correct that exercise Haematuria does not cause any harm to the individual who experiences it. This form of Haematuria results from heavy or strenuous exercise which produces blood in the urine. This situation is more common in men as compared to the women. Moreover, this form of Haematuria goes away within a time span of 24 to 48 hours, and it is not a thing to worry about. Exercise Haematuria is harmless, but if blood is found on a regular basis it is always recommended to see a doctor to prevent further worsening of the condition.
What is the primary cause of Haematuria?
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Some of the most important causes of Haematuria that is the presence of red blood cells in the urine are any kind of infection in the urinary tract, the presence of stones in the kidney and if there are tumors in the bladder or the kidney. In the case of an infection of the urinary tract, the most common part is the bladder or in the kidney that causes blood to appear in the urine. Haematuria might be associated with pain or at times without pain as well, but in any of the cases immediate medical attention is required.
Smoking is good for Haematuria
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Smoking is best to be avoided by the individuals who are affected with Haematuria. The main reason behind this is that smoking cigarette are linked to infection of the urinary tract as well as cancers of the urinary tract. Giving up cigarettes is the best method of prevention of Haematuria. It is better to quit smoking if diagnosed with Haematuria. For the ones who just cannot give up smoking, they should try to smoke as less as possible.
What are the general methods of treatment used?
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In the event of stones in the kidney, which are larger in size are broken or removed with the help of surgeries. Also, if an infection is present in the urinary tract some effective medicines are given to the patient. Or if any tumors are identified which are cancerous then radiation therapy or chemotherapy is applied. The treatment plan of Haematuria generally depends on cause, severity and the age of the patient. Whenever any blood is noticed in the urine, it is advised to go to a medical practitioner to get it diagnosed properly and then follow a treatment plan accordingly.
Drinking more water is a good way to prevent Haematuria
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Drinking six to eight glasses of water is one of the best ways for the prevention of Haematuria. Even if there are small stones in the kidneys, they are flushed out with the fluid intake. The more the amount of fluid in the body, the more hydrated the body remains which is an important factor for the prevention of blood in the urine. Water keeps the urinary tract healthy which reduces the chances of infection of the urinary tract hence preventing Haematuria.
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