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1Large Animal Medicine, Cornell University, 930 Campus Road, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA.
The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Equine Practice
|March 14, 2022
Summary
This review covers common causes of urine discoloration, including hematuria (blood in urine), hemoglobinuria, and myoglobinuria. Understanding these conditions aids in diagnosing and treating kidney injury and related disorders.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Urology
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Urine discoloration can indicate various underlying medical conditions.
- Hematuria, hemoglobinuria, and myoglobinuria are significant causes of altered urine color.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the common causes of urine discoloration.
- To detail the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and treatment of hematuria.
- To examine the mechanisms of renal injury in hemoglobinuria and myoglobinuria.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of common causes of urine discoloration.
- Analysis of disorders causing hematuria, hemoglobinuria, and myoglobinuria.
Main Results:
- Common causes of urine discoloration are discussed.
- Clinical aspects of hematuria, including presentation, treatment, and pathophysiology, are highlighted.
- Mechanisms of renal injury associated with hemoglobinuria and myoglobinuria are reviewed.
Conclusions:
- Understanding the causes of urine discoloration is crucial for diagnosis.
- Hematuria, hemoglobinuria, and myoglobinuria require specific diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
- Reviewing these conditions aids in managing potential renal complications.
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