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Treatment depends on what is causing the hematuria.

What is the most common cause of blood in urine?

Often times, no treatment is needed. Infections are treated with antibiotics. If there is a high level of calcium in the urine, diet changes may be recommended such as low salt in food and drinking more water. Sometimes, medication may also be prescribed to help lower calcium levels in the urine.

In patients with glomerulonephritis, treatment includes medications such as steroids or other stronger medications that decrease inflammation in the kidney.

What is the most common cause of blood in urine female

What is the most common cause of blood in urine female

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In some children, medication is also given to control high blood pressure.

Kidney stones do not always require treatment, but may need to be removed if they are causing pain or infections. If your child is forming kidney stones, they may need additional urine and/or blood testing to help prevent future stones.

In about 1 out of 4 cases, doctors may not be able to find the cause for the hematuria.

If all tests are normal and blood remains in the urine, yearly checkups are recommended to make sure the patient does not begin to develop kidney disease.