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Hematuria (blood in urine) Hematuria refers to the presence of blood in the urine. If the blood is visible (appearing pink, red or cola-colored) it is called gross hematuria. Blood that can be detected only when urine is examined under a microscope, is …
Condition
What is prune belly syndrome? Prune belly syndrome consists of three abnormalities: 1. Deficiency of the abdominal (belly) wall muscles that create a wrinkled appearance 2. Both testicles are undescended (have not dropped into the scrotum) 3. Dilated …
Treatment
What does the kidney do? Kidneys are organs with many functions. One responsibility the kidneys have is controlling the levels of water and minerals in the blood. To do this, the kidneys produce urine that then travels to the bladder through tubes known …