Despite these setbacks, the areaâs employment growth recorded a respectable 2.8 percent in 1998 and 1.9 percent so far in 1999. The average annual unemployment rate climbed to above 7 percent in 1998 for the first time since t he early 1990s, but fell to 5.3 percent for the twelve months ending in October 1999.
Even if visible blood in urine resolves spontaneously, a thorough evaluation by a urologist is advisable. Blood in urine can occur in women with bladder infection. Blood in urine can also be a symptom of other medical and urological problems such as bladder cancer, kidney or bladder stones and kidney cancer in women. Women who have history of smoking, even if they quit as long as 20 years before are at increased risk for bladder cancer; so are women over age 40.
According to the Kidney Cancer Association, hematuria is the most common sign of kidney cancer. If you have blood in your urine, you may see pink, brownish, or even a red discoloration. Often even a small amount of blood can cause a color change. But, sometimes there is such a miniscule amount of blood that only a lab can detect blood during a urinalysis. Other causes of blood in the urine are bladder infection, kidney stone, cysts, or inflammation. If you see blood in your urine, it may be time to see your doctor.