Had a dipstick urine test ua came back as 1+ blood is this something t

Posted by lisamae @lisamae, May 15, 2023

Had a urine dipstick urine test came back ua blood 1+ is this something to be concerned about.Everything else on this test was ok

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@lisamae Can you tell me why you had the urine test? Did you have symptoms that made you go to a doctor?
Usually, microscopic blood in the urine is a sign of an UTI-bladder infection. Do you have any other symptoms like pain when you urinate, a strong urge to urinate and the need to go frequently? UTI’s can be a real problem, so it’s important that you follow up with your doctor.
“Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most common cause of hematuria. Since the urinary tract is composed of the bladder, ureters, and kidneys, a UTI refers to an infection anywhere in that system. A bladder infection is called cystitis, and a kidney infection is called pyelonephritis.”
Can you call your doctor tomorrow?

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@becsbuddy

@lisamae Can you tell me why you had the urine test? Did you have symptoms that made you go to a doctor?
Usually, microscopic blood in the urine is a sign of an UTI-bladder infection. Do you have any other symptoms like pain when you urinate, a strong urge to urinate and the need to go frequently? UTI’s can be a real problem, so it’s important that you follow up with your doctor.
“Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most common cause of hematuria. Since the urinary tract is composed of the bladder, ureters, and kidneys, a UTI refers to an infection anywhere in that system. A bladder infection is called cystitis, and a kidney infection is called pyelonephritis.”
Can you call your doctor tomorrow?

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Thought I had a bladder infection so doctor ordered a urinalysis everything came back ok as follows: color Straw, Clarity Clear, Glucose Neg., Bilirubin neg., Ketone neg., Specific Gravity< 1.005 ( I drink about 1 1/2 liters of water per day).,Blood 1+., PH 5.5., Protein Neg.,Urobilinogen neg., Nitrite Neg., Leukocyte Neg., has culture urine also came back 10,000-50,000 CFU/ml urogenital flora doctor said everything was ok. I ask about the blood and Doc say maybe I was trying to pass a kidney stone. Doctor put me on Cefuroxime Axetil 500mg 1 tab by mouth twice a day for 5 days before we did the urinalysis and culture. I thought my urine looked somewhat amber color so thats why he ordered those to tests

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Not having any symptoms like you mentioned like pain, urgent or frequent urination

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I've had microscopic hematuria since menopause. I have been told that 1-3 red blood cells per microscopic field is normal. When we get older our kidneys do not filter as well and some red blood cells escape. If no UTI is present and no abnormalities or structural issues are found then it's nothing to worry about.

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Thank You for the update very much appreciated to all that answered my text. Have a great day

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Had it for some time. Mostly recently. Since I don't see it after I go to the bathroom, maybe I should talk about it 2 My gastroenterologist and PCP Dr.
It doesn't burn, doesn't have a smell.

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@sheila69wg

Had it for some time. Mostly recently. Since I don't see it after I go to the bathroom, maybe I should talk about it 2 My gastroenterologist and PCP Dr.
It doesn't burn, doesn't have a smell.

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Had ? for some time blood in urine? I was told by a nurse for 30 yrs blood will escape in urine 1-3 nothing to be concerned about. I don't see blood in my urine also doesn't have a smell or burn

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