Who is at risk for blood in urine(hematuria)?

Condition analysis:
Almost anyone, including children and teens, can have hematuria. Factors that increase the chance a person will have hematuria include

-- a family history of kidney disease
-- an enlarged prostate, which typically occurs in men age 50 or older
-- urinary stone disease
-- certain medications including aspirin and other pain relievers, blood thinners, and antibiotics
-- strenuous exercise such as long-distance running
-- a recent bacterial or viral infection

Instructions:
Prevention: To prevent hematuria related to strenuous exercise, switch to a less-intense exercise program. In general, you can help to prevent other forms of hematuria by following a lifestyle that fosters a healthy urinary tract:

-- Stay well hydrated. Drink about eight glasses of fluid daily (more during hot weather).

-- Avoid smoking cigarettes, which are linked to urinary tract cancers.