Blood in the urine and urology tests: patient articles
4 short reads from our team on blood in the urine and urology tests. For symptoms, testing and treatment in one place, see our blood in the urine page.
- Is blood in urine always serious?Not always. It can come from infection, stones, or hard exercise.
- Microscopic blood in urine found on a test: what now?What now? It's called microscopic hematuria.
- CT Scan with Contrast: will I feel anything during the scan?Some people feel warmth or a metallic taste when dye goes in. It passes quickly.
- CT Scan with Contrast: why did our urologists order a CT scan?A CT scan gives detailed pictures of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder. It's used to look for stones, causes of blood in urine, kidney masses, or to…
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