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Hematuria natural history, complications and prognosis
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Natural history, complications, and prognosis of hematuria usually depend on the underlying etiology. Accompanying proteinuria might indicate significant kidney disease. The presence of proteinuria, hypertension, and/or abnormal renal function might be associated with a particularly poor prognosis among patients with hematuria. Isolated hematuria is associated with a good prognosis in children.
Natural history, Complications and Prognosis
Natural History
Natural history of hematuria usually depends on the underlying etiology.
Complications
Complications of hematuria usually depend on the underlying etiology.
Prognosis
Depending on the underlying etiology of the hematuria, the prognosis may vary.[1]
- Accompanying proteinuria might indicate significant kidney disease.
- The presence of proteinuria, hypertension, and/or abnormal renal function might be associated with a particularly poor prognosis among patients with hematuria.
- Isolated hematuria is associated with a good prognosis in children.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Adnan Ezici, M.D[2] Omer Kamal, M.D.[3]