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Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:56 am


Causes


Many conditions are associated with hematuria. The most common causes include the following:

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men over 40
Kidney stones and bladder stones
Kidney disease
Medications (e.g., quinine, rifampin, phenytoin)
Trauma (e.g., a blow to the kidneys)
Tumors and/or cancer in the urinary system
Urinary tract blockages
Viral infections of the urinary tract and sexually transmitted diseases, particularly in women


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