The color of the blood brown, cherry, bright red, pink or orange At what time during urination did you see blood in the urine beginning or end of stream or during entire stream? Blood in the urine can present in one of two ways: Gross hematuria blood that you can see in the urine Microscopic hematuria blood that is only seen when the urine is examined under a microscope.
Both types can have serious causes. Interpreting these symptoms When passing blood in urine is associated with pain, especially abdominal pain, it could be associated with kidney or ureteral stones.
Causes Causes of blood in the urine vary, from inflammatory conditions to cancers. Treatment and response Full evaluation includes an X-ray study of your kidneys and bladder, and cystoscopy. Got a Minute? Take two minutes to learn more about your health using the Men's Health Assessment.
Last reviewed:. You might also experience symptoms like foamy pee because it contains too much protein, high blood pressure, and bloating in your face, hands, feet, and abdomen, the Mayo Clinic explains. Treatment for glomerulonephritis depends on factors like the underlying cause and severity of your symptoms.
There are two main genetic disorders that can cause both visible and microscopic blood in your pee, the Mayo Clinic says.
Sickle cell anemia is one of them. This inherited condition damages the hemoglobin in your red blood cells, which is responsible for transporting oxygen in your blood. If you have sickle cell anemia, your typically round red blood cells are instead crescent-shaped like those farming tools called sickles. They can then block your blood from flowing properly, potentially forcing it to come out in your urine, Dr.
Chung explains. Beyond bloody urine, sickle cell anemia can cause a lot of pain which can be so bad it might require hospitalization , frequent infections, vision issues, and swelling of the hands and feet among other issues, the Mayo Clinic says.
Your doctor can treat sickle cell anemia with a variety of medications, including antibiotics to ward off life-threatening infections, pain-relieving medications, and hydroxyurea, a medication that can prevent episodes of pain, the Mayo Clinic says.
A bone marrow transplant is the only potential cure for this condition—otherwise, managing it will be a lifelong endeavor. It can also cause issues like full-body swelling, high blood pressure, pain in your flank the part of your body between your upper stomach and back , hearing loss, and eye problems.
Turns out some drugs can allow blood to seep into your urine, including penicillin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory pain relievers, and the anti-cancer medicine cyclophosphamide, the Mayo Clinic says. If you happen to have a condition that causes your bladder to bleed like a UTI and you take a blood thinner such as aspirin, you might also notice blood in your urine. Guzzo said. This is rare and kind of bonkers , but sometimes exercising really hard can cause blood in your pee, according to the Mayo Clinic.
When to Contact a Medical Professional. Get checked by your provider, especially if you also have: Discomfort with urination Frequent urination Unexplained weight loss Urgent urination Call your provider right away if: You have fever, nausea, vomiting, shaking chills, or pain in your abdomen, side, or back You are unable to urinate You are passing blood clots in your urine Also call if: You have pain with sexual intercourse or heavy menstrual bleeding.
This may be due to a problem related to your reproductive system. You have urine dribbling, nighttime urination, or difficulty starting your urine flow. This may be from a prostate problem. What to Expect at Your Office Visit. Your provider will perform a physical exam and ask questions such as: When did you first notice blood in your urine? Has the amount of your urine increased or decreased? What is the color of your urine?
Does your urine have an odor? Do you have any pain with urination or other symptoms of infection? Are you urinating more often, or is the need to urinate more urgent? Any blood in the urine can be a sign of a serious health problem, even if it happens only once.
Ignoring hematuria can lead to the worsening of serious conditions like cancer and kidney disease, so you should talk to your doctor as soon as possible. Your doctor can analyze your urine and order imaging tests to determine the cause of the hematuria and create a plan for treatment.
There are many possible causes for hematuria. In some cases, the blood may be from a different source. If the blood is truly in your urine, there are several potential causes. Infection is one of the most common causes of hematuria. The infection could be somewhere in your urinary tract , your bladder , or in your kidneys. Infection occurs when bacteria move up the urethra, the tube that carries urine out of the body from the bladder. The infection can move into the bladder and even into the kidneys.
It often causes pain and a need to urinate frequently. There may be gross or microscopic hematuria. Another common reason for blood in the urine is the presence of stones in the bladder or kidney. These are crystals that form from the minerals in your urine. They can develop inside your kidneys or bladder. In men who are middle-aged and older, a fairly common cause of hematuria is an enlarged prostate.
This gland is just beneath the bladder and near the urethra. When the prostate gets bigger, as it often does in men at middle age, it compresses the urethra. This causes problems with urinating and may prevent the bladder from emptying completely. This can result in a urinary tract infection UTI with blood in the urine. A less common reason for seeing blood in the urine is kidney disease. A diseased or inflamed kidney can cause hematuria.
This disease can occur on its own or as part of another disease, such as diabetes.
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