The ductus arteriosus is a normal fetal artery connecting the main body artery (aorta) and the main lung artery (pulmonary artery). The ductus allows blood to detour away from the lungs before birth. Every baby is born with a ductus arteriosus. After birth, the opening is no longer needed and it usually narrows and closes within the first few days.
Welcome to our Guide for men who have noticed blood in their urine. The medical term for blood in the urine is hematuria. Urine that contains blood can appear pink, red, maroon, or even have a dark smoky color that looks like cola. You may or may not see blood clots, which can look like coffee grounds. Rarely, red urine may be caused by certain foods or medicine.
What does occult blood in urine mean for kidney disease patients? Occult blood in urine is often diagnosed by a urine test, which means minority red blood cells in urine, and occult in urine is often a common symptoms for people with kidney disease. Occult blood in urine is not the same as blood urine, and occult blood in urine cant be observed under the microscope and naked eyes.