Haematuria

Question 1

when should haematuria be referred to rapid access clinic?

Answer 1

1. macroscopic haematuria at any age

2. microscopic haematuria < 40

Question 2

Ix for haematuria

Answer 2

1. Investigate Urine :
   mid stream urine - microscopy and culture of urine for uti

2.Investigate Kidneys :
ultrasound and intravenous urogram - defect in upper renal tract

3. Investigate bladder
   flexible cystoscopy with biopsy

Question 3

Renal causes of haematuria

Answer 3

1. Trauma
2. Glomerularnephritis
3. Renal stone
4. Renal tumor
5. Tuberculosis

Question 4

Bladder causes of haematuria

Answer 4

1. UTI

2. Bladder tumor

Question 5

Prostate related causes of haematuria

Answer 5

1. benign prostatic hypertrophy
2. prostate tumour
3. tears from TURP procedure