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5. Blood in Urine

The scientific term for blood in the urine is hematuria. There are two types of hematuria: gross and microscopic. Only gross hematuria is a symptom of hydronephrosis. In other words, if you can see blood in your urine, it is probably a sign that something is going on with your kidneys. Blood in the urine won't appear bright red, but rather a light red or pink. In rarer cases, the blood will show up as a murkier shade of brown. Generally, if you see blood in your urine, see a doctor.

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