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What Causes Blood In Urine While Treating Diverticulitis?

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Question : MY HUSBAND JUST TOLD ME HE NOTICED BLOOD IN THE URINE - HE'S BEEN ON ANTIBIOTICS DUE TO DIVERTICULITIS - COULD THE BLOOD BE THE CAUSED OF THAT
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ANTIBIOTICS HE'S TAKEN - FLAGYL 500 MG EVERY 12 HRS AND LEVAQUIN 500MG ONCE A DAY
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (39 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
probably not...

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

although levaquin may cause hematuria, it's not a common side effect and other more probable causes will have to be excluded first. Blood in the urine without urinary tract symptoms are suggestive of tumors. Radiological evaluation of the urinary tract is recommended. Starting with an ultrasound scan sounds appropriate. If he had symptoms like burning pain when urinating or flank pain then obstruction or infection of the urinary tract are possible. A urinalysis and ultrasound scan would be a good next step of investigation.

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You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information.

Kind Regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (23 hours later)
thank you so much - will contact the urologist for further investigation
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (0 minute later)
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You're welcome!

Detailed Answer:
You're welcome!
Glad to help!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Blood In Urine While Treating Diverticulitis?

Brief Answer: probably not... Detailed Answer: Hello, although levaquin may cause hematuria, it's not a common side effect and other more probable causes will have to be excluded first. Blood in the urine without urinary tract symptoms are suggestive of tumors. Radiological evaluation of the urinary tract is recommended. Starting with an ultrasound scan sounds appropriate. If he had symptoms like burning pain when urinating or flank pain then obstruction or infection of the urinary tract are possible. A urinalysis and ultrasound scan would be a good next step of investigation. I hope you find my comments helpful! You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information. Kind Regards!