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Microhematuria in Women Presenting for Overactive Bladder
Karis Buford1, Dhaval Jivanji2, Allison Polland2
1Division of Urology, Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA. kbuford@maimonidesmed.org.
Current Urology Reports
|November 29, 2022
Summary
Updated guidelines help physicians diagnose microscopic hematuria in women with overactive bladder. Risk stratification prevents unnecessary procedures while ensuring timely treatment for both conditions.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Nephrology
Background:
- Microscopic hematuria and overactive bladder are prevalent urologic conditions.
- Effective diagnostic and management strategies are crucial for patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current literature on microscopic hematuria.
- To highlight guidelines for diagnosing microscopic hematuria in overactive bladder patients.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of current scientific articles.
- Analysis of established clinical guidelines.
Main Results:
- Updated guidelines offer risk-stratified workup for women with microscopic hematuria.
- This approach minimizes unnecessary procedures and imaging.
- Overactive bladder treatment should not be delayed by microscopic hematuria investigation.
Conclusions:
- Physicians should utilize risk stratification for microscopic hematuria workup in overactive bladder patients.
- Concurrent management of both conditions is essential.
- Prompt treatment of overactive bladder is recommended regardless of hematuria findings.
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