A 72-year-old male with a history of BPH presents with blood in his urine. What could be the possible causes?
Hematuria, or blood in the urine, can be caused by a variety of conditions. Given his history of BPH, one possibility is that the enlarged prostate is causing irritation and bleeding. However, other causes must also be considered, including urinary tract infection, bladder or kidney stones, and bladder or kidney cancers. The patient should undergo further testing, including urinalysis and imaging studies, to determine the cause.