Hematuria is basically blood in the urine. There are many causes, but one of them is referred to a Sport’s or Runner’s hematuria. It is common in long distance runners where the lack of fluids in the bladder allows the walls of the bladder to rub against each other and cause red blood cells to enter the urinary tract. It also has a relation to excessive jarring of the bladder and hydration levels. Depending upon the level of fluid in the bladder, the signs range from a tinge of red to bright red. I had an issue with this on a recent trip along the JMT but there does not seem to be much information about it’s occurance in backpackers. Since most of the trips along this trail include long strenuous days, I was wondering if some of you also noticed these conditions?
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