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Hematuria(Blood in Urine): 10 Major Causes to Know

Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a condition that occurs gradually with the build-up of wastes after the kidney is unable to filter excess wastes from the blood, causing renal failure. This is long-term damage to the kidneys and hematuria.

Other symptoms of CKD include shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and swelling in the feet and ankles. The main treatment for this condition is a kidney transplant, failure of which can significantly decrease life expectancy.

Bladder Cancer

Bladder Cancer, also known as bladder carcinoma is an abnormal growth that begins in the bladder. It is more common in adults than in children and can be treated if diagnosed early. This is a serious condition that requires a medical diagnosis, usually as laboratory tests. The survival rate is detected early is up to 96%. If the cancerous cells have spread outside the bladder, the survival rate drops to 77%.

The most common symptom of bladder cancer is blood in the urine. Men are more likely to develop bladder cancer than women.