Ronald V. asked
I have a history of kidney stones. About two weeks ago, I had sharp back pain on one side, and after going to the ER where they found no sign of a stone, I had a recheck appointment where there was a lot of blood in my urine. Today, the blood is still present, and there is no sign of a stone or infection. What could cause this?
September 8th, 2024
Jennifer M. answered
The presence of blood in your urine, despite no visible stone or infection, could be due to having p...
September 8th, 2024
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