Treatment
When hematuria occurs, the doctor has to treat the underling cause.
Urinary tract infections are treated with antibiotics and within a few days both the symptoms and hematuria will disappear. In rare cases, one may need long-term treatment with antibiotics
Kidney stones generally pass spontaneously through the ureter when one drinks a lot of water and remains active. If this method fails, then there are several other options to reveal kidney stones. One is non-invasive use of ultrasonic shock waves to break up the stone. Other more invasive methods include Cystoscopy or surgery.
Enlarged prostate does require treatment when the patient has symptoms. There is no ideal treatment for enlarged prostate. Every treatment has some negatives. In general, one is treated with medications and these do work well, but they also have side effects. When medications fail, the other options are use of heat, laser, or ultrasonic waves to shrink the prostate.
Immunological kidney disease does require treatment. The treatment depends on the type of kidney disease.
Cancers of kidney and bladder are generally treated with surgery. These tumors generally do not respond well to radiation or chemotherapy. In most cases, surgery is combined with an assorted variety of chemotherapeutic drugs.
Inherited disorders of the kidney which cause hematuria, do not always require treatment. Some disorders may cause extensive kidney damage and dialysis may be the only alternative.
Prevention of blood in urine
Unfortunately, one cannot not prevent hematuria. Even then, one should lead a healthy life style. Drinking adequate water and urinating right after intercourse does help prevent some urinary tract infections
To decrease the risk of kidney stones drink lots of water, limit salt, excess protein, and foods such as spinach.
To decrease risk of cancer, stop smoking, avoid exposure to heavy metals or chemicals and get regular exams from a physician.
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Overactive bladder and incontinence part 4
Diagnosis
The diagnosis of an overactive bladder is generally made from the medical history. The physical exam may include evaluation of the prostate via a rectal exam. Urine is generally analyzed to ensure that there is no urinary tract infection. A neurological exam is done to identify any nerve defects.
There many tests which are used to assess overactive bladders. Some of the tests may include
Measurements of post void residual urine. In this test, one is asked to void and remaining urine in the bladder is measured. The test requires you have a small tube placed via the urethra (penis in male, and vagina in female) and into the bladder. Once you have voided, the tube is inserted and the residual urine volume is measured. The test is unpleasant because having a tube placed via the penis/vagina is absolutely not thrilling. Some health care workers now use ultrasound to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder
Uroflowmetry is a device that can measure volume and speed of voiding. This is then compared against other individuals and can be used to monitor progress of disease
Cystometry and pressure flow studies simply measure when the bladder will contract when it is filling with fluid. The bladder is filled with fluid and then another recording device measures activity of bladder muscles. The pressure which is developed to empty the bladder is measured.
Electromyography is a test to assess coordination of nerve impulses in bladder muscles and urethra. These sensors are placed on skin around the urethra and lower pelvis
Video urodynamics. This technique uses either x rays or ultrasound and combines one of the above studies to monitor active bladder filling and contraction. The fluid is a special dye that can be visualized on x ray
Cystoscopy involves inserting a small thin tube with a camera from vagina or penis into the urethra and in the bladder. This device is often used to check for anatomical defects, presence of stones or cancers
Once diagnosis of overactive bladder is made, there are several treatments available. The treatment usually starts with conservative care and lifestyle changes
The diagnosis of an overactive bladder is generally made from the medical history. The physical exam may include evaluation of the prostate via a rectal exam. Urine is generally analyzed to ensure that there is no urinary tract infection. A neurological exam is done to identify any nerve defects.
There many tests which are used to assess overactive bladders. Some of the tests may include
Measurements of post void residual urine. In this test, one is asked to void and remaining urine in the bladder is measured. The test requires you have a small tube placed via the urethra (penis in male, and vagina in female) and into the bladder. Once you have voided, the tube is inserted and the residual urine volume is measured. The test is unpleasant because having a tube placed via the penis/vagina is absolutely not thrilling. Some health care workers now use ultrasound to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder
Uroflowmetry is a device that can measure volume and speed of voiding. This is then compared against other individuals and can be used to monitor progress of disease
Cystometry and pressure flow studies simply measure when the bladder will contract when it is filling with fluid. The bladder is filled with fluid and then another recording device measures activity of bladder muscles. The pressure which is developed to empty the bladder is measured.
Electromyography is a test to assess coordination of nerve impulses in bladder muscles and urethra. These sensors are placed on skin around the urethra and lower pelvis
Video urodynamics. This technique uses either x rays or ultrasound and combines one of the above studies to monitor active bladder filling and contraction. The fluid is a special dye that can be visualized on x ray
Cystoscopy involves inserting a small thin tube with a camera from vagina or penis into the urethra and in the bladder. This device is often used to check for anatomical defects, presence of stones or cancers
Once diagnosis of overactive bladder is made, there are several treatments available. The treatment usually starts with conservative care and lifestyle changes
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