ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

URINARY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Blood in the urine is referred to as ____
A
dysuria
B
hematuria
C
polyuria
D
enuresis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Blood in your urine is called hematuria. The amount may be very small and only detected with urine tests or under a microscope. In other cases, the blood is visible. It often turns the toilet water red or pink. Or, you may see spots of blood in the water after urinating.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are many causes of blood in your urine, including: An infection, such as a UTI (urinary tract infection) or virus. Kidney stones. Having your period (menstruation)

Detailed explanation-4: -What is blood in urine (hematuria)? Hematuria is the medical name for the presence of blood cells in urine (pee). Healthcare providers label blood in urine as gross, microscopic or dipstick.

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