haematuria
Haematuria refers to the presence of red blood cells in the urine. It can be visible to the naked eye, a condition known as gross haematuria, or detected only through microscopic examination of the urine, termed microscopic haematuria. The appearance of urine with gross haematuria can range from pink to red or even brown, depending on the amount of blood present.
The causes of haematuria are numerous and can originate from various parts of the urinary tract, including
Diagnosis typically involves a urinalysis to confirm the presence of blood and to check for other abnormalities.