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Hematuria - Definition of Hematuria

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Updated August 27, 2009

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Definition:

Hematuria is the presence of blood in the urine. Hematuria can either be gross (meaning the urine is visibly reddened from blood) or occult (meaning the blood is microscopic and not visible to the naked eye).

Hematuria is an uncommon symptom of prostate cancer, but it is a sign that something concerning is happening within the urinary tract. Hematuria should be evaluated by a physician.

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