Hematuria is simply the presence of blood in the urine, either in microscopic amounts, or enough blood that it causes the urine to turn red. Children can have hematuria for a number of different reasons. Diagnostic testing for causes of hematuria is individualized by members of the Nephrology team. Some of the causes are benign and do not require any treatment. If there is a large enough amount of protein in the urine, children will develop the nephrotic syndrome.
Children can have proteinuria for a number of different reasons.
For some of these reasons there are treatments, but not all children with proteinuria require treatment. An individual approach to diagnosis and management is followed by the Pediatric Nephrology staff. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research.