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Blood in urine is often brushed off as a sign of urinary infection or kidney stones. And if it’s not visible, it’s not even considered. In kidney cancer, microscopic hematuria (blood in urine) can occur, which isn’t always seen with the naked eye. It may show up only during a routine urine test. Sometimes, the bleeding happens intermittently, so one …

Elevated uric acid levels in the blood are referred to as high uric acid, or hyperuricemia. Kidney stones and gout are only two of the health issues that may result from this. Purines, which are present in some foods like red meat and seafood, are broken down by your body to form uric acid, a waste product. High uric acid …