I recently did a urinalysis, and everything was normal except for RBCs and hemoglobin. A few years ago, I used to have sand and crystals in my urine. Are the RBCs in my urine harmful?

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Dr Bhanu Prakash

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Occasional RBC in urine may be from infection, stones, or dehydration. If past history shows crystals/sand, repeat a Urine Routine, Urine Culture, and Ultrasound KUB to rule out underlying causes.

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Take a Urine Routine Test Test or Take a Urine Culture Test Test

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