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Hematuria - Blood in the Urine
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Prevention & Expectations
What can be done to prevent the condition?
Most cases cannot be prevented. Drinking a lot of fluids every day can help prevent kidney stones. Many cases of urethritis are caused by sexually transmitted diseases. So practicing safer sex could help prevent some cases of blood in the urine.
What are the long-term effects of the condition?
Long-term effects depend on the cause. Serious kidney infections or cancer may result in death. Many infections and kidney stones go away with treatment and have no long-term effects.
What are the risks to others?
Blood in the urine itself is not contagious. If an infection such as a sexually transmitted disease is the cause, the infection may be contagious.