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It is not uncommon for children to sometimes have blood in their urine (pee). Sometimes, it can change the color of the urine. Blood in a child's urine can have different causes, many of which go away on their own or are easily treated.

Blood in the urine is called hematuria. Microscopic hematuria is when the urine looks normal in the toilet or a cup, but blood can be seen when looking at the urine with a microscope...

A urinalysis is a simple test that looks at a small sample of your urine.  It can help find problems that need treatment, including infections or kidney problems.  It can also help find serious diseases in the early stages, like kidney disease, diabetes, or liver disease....

Have you ever wondered why health professionals ask for a urine sample? The kidneys remove waste material, fluids, and other substances from the blood. The urine can contain many different clues to how your body is doing. Your urine tells a lot about your health. Testing the urine is known as “urinalysis” (analysis of the urine). The most common use of urinalysis is to detect substances or cells in the urine that point to...

The color of your pee can offer clues into your health, but kidney disease typically doesn't show any visible symptoms, so the only way to know if you have it is to get tested. Even if your urine looks okay, kidney damage may be hiding in the form of protein. Get checked to know for sure!

Clear/Pale yellow Good! This means you are well hydrated and have been drinking plenty of water and fluids!

Dark yellow You might be...

This might be an awkward question, but have you had your pee tested lately? A urinalysis or urine test gives healthcare professionals a clearer picture of your kidney function and overall health. Here's how.

It's not particularly fun to pee into a cup at the doctor's office, but what healthcare providers can find in just two tablespoons of urine makes it all worth it–signs of serious...

There is no current cure for immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN); however, a promising new drug granted accelerated approval may help treat it. Tarpeyo (budesonide) delayed-release capsules have been shown to reduce protein levels in urine in adults with IgAN at high risk of rapid disease progression.

Groundbreaking interactive patient registry will help empower individuals with kidney disease to help pave the way for improved outcomes in kidney care

(March 20, 2024, New York, NY) — The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) proudly announces the launch of the KidneyCARE (Community Access to Research Equity)™ Study,...