Haematuria Flashcards
1
Q
Classification:
How is it classified?
A
Macroscopic - visible
Microscopic - non-visible
2
Q
DDx:
What type of UTI’s could cause it?
What symptoms would you expect to accompany this?
A
Urethritis
Cystitis
Pyelonephritis
Prostatitis
Frequency and dysuria
3
Q
DDx:
What sinister thing could it be a sign of?
What less sinister but painful pathology could it also suggest?
A
Cancer
Stones
4
Q
DDx:
Where might it be coming from, which is linked to urology?
What drug may cause it?
What food may cause it?
A
Menstruation
Rectal bleeding
Rifampicin
Beetroots
5
Q
Investigations:
What is done to confirm RBC apart from dipstick?
Why are FBC tested?
A
Microscopy - confirms RBC
Could show some anaemia
