Etymed
hematuria
Definition
The presence of blood in urine
Clinical context
A 25-year-old male presents with bright red blood in his urine over the past 2 hours. He denies fever, dysuria, or flank pain. Physical examination reveals no palpable masses or signs of dehydration. Urinalysis confirms the presence of red blood cells without significant proteinuria or leukocytes.
Mnemonic
Hematuria = Hemoglobin in urine, red blood cells visible to naked eye