Evaluation on Gordon Rd
Noticed hematuria? Jasper-area residents are evaluated at our Gordon Rd clinic. Dr. Chirag Dave, Dr. Jason Lomboy or Britany Howard, FNP, will ask about pain, infections, stones, smoking and blood thinners, and test a urine sample during the visit.
How our urologists approach it
Many causes are not serious, such as infection or a stone, but blood in the urine always deserves a look because it can also come from bladder or kidney cancer. A typical workup includes imaging, often a CT scan, and cystoscopy, in which a thin scope is used to view the bladder after numbing gel. Results guide whether anything more is needed.
Seek care quickly if
- You pass clots or can't urinate
- Bleeding accompanied by fever or flank pain
- You feel faint or dizzy
Common questions
Common questions
What if it happened just once?
A single episode still needs an evaluation, even if it clears within a day. Bladder tumors and kidney stones can bleed once and then stop, so a urine test, CT scan and cystoscopy look for them.
Can exercise cause it?
Hard exercise, especially long runs, can cause blood that clears within a day or two. We repeat the urine test after rest, and if blood remains, we do the usual CT scan and cystoscopy.
Families from Jasper, Ellijay and Ball Ground can call (678) 344-8900 to schedule.
Write down when you saw the blood, what color it was and whether it came at the start or end of urinating; those details help. Bring a list of medicines too, especially aspirin or other blood thinners. Smokers face a higher risk of bladder cancer, and we'll ask about tobacco use gently and without judgment.
We'll explain results before you leave the clinic.
We'll explain every step.
Bring past urine results if you have them.
We'll tell you what we found.
CT imaging is a standard test for blood in the urine, as well as for stones and kidney or bladder masses.
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