ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -If you can see the blood, it’s called gross hematuria. Blood that can’t be seen with the naked eye is called microscopic hematuria. It’s such a small amount that it can be seen only under a microscope when a lab tests the urine.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hematuria is the medical term for red blood cells in the urine. Red blood cells in the urine can come from the kidney (where urine is made) or anywhere in the urinary tract (figure 1).

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

Detailed explanation-4: -Gross hematuria. Microscopic hematuria with clinical symptoms. Asymptomatic microscopic hematuria with proteinuria. Asymptomatic microscopic (isolated) hematuria. 10-May-2020