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What Causes Trace Of Blood In Urine And Swollen Abdomen?
Posted on
Mon, 4 Jan 2016
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Mon, 4 Jan 2016
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Question : For the last 2 days, i've noticed a trace of blood in my urine. What might the cause(s) of that be; or what ailment(s) does it suggest I may have? I've also noticed that my abdomen (belly) seems to have swollen out a bit.
On Dec.28th, I visited my urologist who examined my prosate and did an ultrasound test of my bladder because I was experiencing what I considered excessive urination. He concluded that both my prostate and bladder were normal and that what I felt was excessive tines of urinating where not abnormal at all.
The appearance of blood in my urine and the swelling of my belly only occurred in the last 2 to 3 days.
On Dec.28th, I visited my urologist who examined my prosate and did an ultrasound test of my bladder because I was experiencing what I considered excessive urination. He concluded that both my prostate and bladder were normal and that what I felt was excessive tines of urinating where not abnormal at all.
The appearance of blood in my urine and the swelling of my belly only occurred in the last 2 to 3 days.
Brief Answer:
Urine tests
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
To recapitulate: Male/73 - on Tamsulosin regularly - trace of blood in urine - wants to know the cause/ailments -a bit swelling of belly for 2 to 3 days - Also noted additional information about your visit to the Urologist recently on Dec 28 - prostate examined and ultrasound done - for excessive urination - nothing abnormal -
The possible causes for your age are:
Congestion of the prostate
Mild infection that gave frequency/excessive urination too
Causes of bladder are just ruled by ultrasonography
Crystalluria/ small undetectable stone
I would advise you to go for the tests of Urine: Routine, microscopy, culture and sensitivity.
This may give an idea.
Ultrasonography of the whole abdomen will help for genitourinary system and in general also to give a clue for swollen belly.
I hope you do not have any symptoms related to the gastrointestinal system.
I hope this answer helps you, please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
Urine tests
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
To recapitulate: Male/73 - on Tamsulosin regularly - trace of blood in urine - wants to know the cause/ailments -a bit swelling of belly for 2 to 3 days - Also noted additional information about your visit to the Urologist recently on Dec 28 - prostate examined and ultrasound done - for excessive urination - nothing abnormal -
The possible causes for your age are:
Congestion of the prostate
Mild infection that gave frequency/excessive urination too
Causes of bladder are just ruled by ultrasonography
Crystalluria/ small undetectable stone
I would advise you to go for the tests of Urine: Routine, microscopy, culture and sensitivity.
This may give an idea.
Ultrasonography of the whole abdomen will help for genitourinary system and in general also to give a clue for swollen belly.
I hope you do not have any symptoms related to the gastrointestinal system.
I hope this answer helps you, please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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