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Whay Does Micro Blood In Urine Suggest?
hi, had a urine sample done yesterday before my check-up. he said i had micro amount of blood. i am 39 non-smoker. no pain or discomfort. i have taken an asprin and fish oil (for good measure) for the last six month until about 2 weeks ago. still take the fish oil. he said i sould get an cat to be safe. is this really the thing to do? no history of bladder issues.. thanks brad
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Welcome to the forum.
Problems that need to be ruled out are infection, stone and tumor.
The logical next step would be to do urine culture test and ultrasound scan to prove the diagnosis.
CAT scan may be done at a later stage if necessary.
Treatment is based on the diagnosis,
Regards
Problems that need to be ruled out are infection, stone and tumor.
The logical next step would be to do urine culture test and ultrasound scan to prove the diagnosis.
CAT scan may be done at a later stage if necessary.
Treatment is based on the diagnosis,
Regards
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