Microhematuria
Term
Microhematuria refers to the presence of a small amount of blood in the urine, which is not visible to the naked eye but can be detected through microscopic examination or urine tests. It can be a sign of various underlying conditions, including:
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Kidney stones
- Bladder or kidney infections
- Inflammation of the urinary tract
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
- Kidney disease or injury
Source | Glossary of Most Commonly Used Biomedical Terms and Concepts | Lithuanian University of Health Sciences | Academician Professor Antanas Praškevičius, Professor Laima Ivanovienė