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| clairebear9898
- Thu Jul 06, 2006 11:27 pm |
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I'm an 18 y/o female and I have painless microscopic hematuria. Every once and awhile, though, there will be some visible blood, but only about one time once a month. Recently I went to my doctor for a pre-college physical, and there was a small trace of protein in my urine. I've been to a urologist and had ultrasounds, urine cultures, and bloodwork, and since he couldn't find a cause with any of that, he kind of dismissed it. I read a doctor reply in someone's previous post about Ibprofuen causing hematuria. I take prescription Ibprofuen a few times a month when I'm on my period....could that be a cause??
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| Theresa Jones, RN
- Fri Jul 14, 2006 7:17 am |
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 Hi clairebear9898,
In a small percentage of people, there may be small amounts of protein and blood in the urine without an identifiable cause. Asymptomatic/painless hematuria has a variety of causes it may also be drug induced by, ie., NSAID's (Ibuprofen). However, this typically occurs with significant usage. Even though you have had an evaluation by a Urologist, I would suggest that you also be evaluated by a Nephrologist to rule out any renal abnormalities.
Sincerely,
Theresa Jones, RN
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