Hematuria Treatment in Pittsburgh, PA

Hematuria, or blood in the urine, can be a concerning symptom that may indicate an underlying urinary system condition. At Suburban Urologic Associates, our team of experienced urologists and healthcare clinicians, including Men’s Health Specialists, are dedicated to providing patients in Pittsburgh, PA, and the surrounding areas with personalized treatment plans that address their unique needs.

Our urology offices are staffed by specialists who have completed subspecialty fellowship training at top academic medical centers, and who have the expertise to diagnose and treat hematuria. We offer a range of diagnostic and treatment options, including medication, lifestyle modifications, or surgery, depending on the underlying condition and the patient’s individual needs. If you are experiencing hematuria, contact one of our urology offices today at (412) 372-6330 to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced urologists.

Causes of Hematuria

Although it is possible for hematuria to be a result of a serious medical condition such as kidney or bladder cancer, most often, blood in the urine is brought about by one of the following minor causes and conditions:

• Urinary tract infection
• Medication side effects
• Menstruation
• Infection of the prostate
• Kidney stones
• Bladder stones
• Enlarged prostate (BPH)
• Kidney infection
• Glomerulonephritis
• Intense exercise
• Trauma to the kidney

Diagnosis and Treatment from Suburban Urologic Associates

Individuals who notice the appearance of blood in their urine should be evaluated by a physician as soon as possible. Even though the cause of your hematuria is unlikely to be a serious threat to your health, it is still a symptom that should be corrected immediately.

If the blood is undetectable to the eye, then a urine sample will need to be collected and tested to determine if there is in fact blood in the person’s urine. This test is very simple and can often be performed within Suburban Urologic Associates urology office in a matter of minutes.

Common Outcomes from Testing

The patient’s urine sample will be checked for the presence of more than just blood. This standard test also looks for the presence of protein within the urine, as this can provide additional insight that can lead Suburban Urologic Associates to a definitive diagnosis.

If protein is found within the individual’s urine, then there is an increased likelihood for their hematuria to be caused by kidney disease. This is due to the fact that properly functioning kidneys will filter out any proteins from the urine before it is expelled from the body.

Those who do not have protein in their urine can still be suffering from a complication of the kidneys, but will need further testing to diagnose the cause of their hematuria.

It is also possible for blood to appear within a person’s urine and never be linked to an exact cause. Suburban Urologic Associates will continue to routinely test a patient’s urine in this case, though if all results return to normal and no other symptoms are experienced, it is likely that the unidentified issue has resolved on its own.

Hematuria Treatment Options

Those who continue to experience blood in their urine will typically complete additional tests and blood work until a source to their symptoms is found. From here it will be necessary to treat the original cause of the individual’s hematuria in order to effectively treat its associated symptoms as well.

For questions regarding diagnostic testing and other details about hematuria, please contact Suburban Urologic Associates today at (412) 372-6330 to schedule a consultation with one of our specialists.