Is there anyone in the family who has been noted to have hematuria?

Microscopic hematuria can be passed as an autosomal dominant trait and can represent benign familial hematuria also known as "thin basement membrane disease." Alport’s syndrome and autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease could present as hematuria and is inherited.

Has anyone in the family ever been in kidney failure, needed dialysis or a kidney transplant?

Alport’s syndrome and autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease typically progress to renal failure.

Has anyone in the family developed hearing loss early in life?

Alport’s syndrome is associated with high frequency hearing loss usually earlier than middle age

Does anyone in the family have a history of hypertension?

Although hypertension is usually essential, early onset hypertension could be a sign of renal disease.

Are there members of the family with bleeding problems?

Von Willebrand’s disease may rarely be associated with hematuria.

Has anyone in the family had kidney stones?

Renal stones and hypercalciuria may be familial.

Does anyone in the family have Sickle cell disease?

Sickle cell disease or trait can be a cause of gross hematuria in African-American children.