Haematuria or blood in the urine, whether visible or non-visible, should always be investigated promptly by a specialist urologist as it can sometimes be the first sign of cancer within the urinary tract. However, there are many other types of non-serious causes of haematuria.
Blood in the urine can be visible or non-visible (on routine GP dipstick testing). Mr Rahim Kaba offers a fast-track service for investigating haematuria in both men and women at his specialist private urology clinic in Warwickshire.
What to expect from Haematuria Investigations & Treatments
Your initial consultation will consist of a detailed capture of your symptoms, relevant risk factors and an overview of your general health and past medical history.
You will also need a physical examination which is likely to include a rectal examination in men and a vaginal examination in women. This examination is aimed to pick up any warning signs, but also to look for other causes of your symptoms.
Following on from your initial consultation, Mr Kaba is likely to request blood tests to assess your blood count and your kidney function. You may also require a urine sample.
For patients who have presented with haematuria then they are likely to require a detailed CT scan or an Ultrasound to assess the whole their urinary system.
Finally, almost all patients will require a camera test to allow a full inspection of the inside of your bladder (cystoscopy). This is almost always performed initially as an out-patient procedure with the use of topical local anaesthetic. A small fibre-optic camera (flexible cystoscopy) is passed into your bladder via your urethra (the tube you passe urine through) and then the bladder is filled with sterile water to allow a full inspection of its lining. In some cases, this may be performed under general anaesthetic.
Once all of your investigations have been performed and the results are through then Mr Kaba will explain everything to you. If any abnormality has been found then prompt and appropriate arrangements will be made to treat and hopefully resolve any underlying issues.
In the majority of cases no cause will be found and then you will either be reassured that no further action is required, or furthermore tailored investigations carried out.
Mr Rahim Kaba
Mr Rahim Kaba is a highly skilled Consultant Urological Surgeon practicing at Nuffield Heath Warwickshire Hospital in Leamington Spa. He also serves as an Honorary Clinical Lecturer at Warwick Medical School within the South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT).
Mr Kaba treats urinary infections, male urinary/prostatic symptoms, PSA/prostate cancer investigations, haematuria, female incontinence, impotence, penile, and testicular issues.
He specialises in lower urinary tract dysfunction, offering advanced minimally invasive treatments such as REZUM, Urolift, conventional bipolar TURP, and Aquablation for men with lower urinary tract dysfunction in the West Midlands. He played a pivotal role in launching the Aquablation in the West Midlands and conducted the inaugural case.
