Causes of Blood in Urine (Hematuria)

In #hematuria , your kidneys (or another element of your urinary tract) allows blood cells to leak into urine A variety of problems may cause such a leakage, including:

Urinary tract infections: These infections occur when bacteria enter your body through the urethra and then multiply in your bladder. Symptoms can include a constant urge to urinate, pain and burning sensation with urination, and extremely strong-smelling urine.

Kidney infections (pyelonephritis): These infections may develop when bacteria enter your kidneys through your bloodstream or when they pass from your ureters to your kidneys. Signs and symptoms are often like those of bladder infections, however, kidney infections are more likely to cause a fever and flank pain.

A bladder or kidney stone: The minerals in concentrated urine sometimes form crystals on the walls of your kidneys or bladder. In the course of time, the crystals turn into, hard stones.

Cancer: Visible urinary bleeding can also be a sign of advanced kidney, bladder, or prostate cancer. Unfortunately, these cancers may show no signs or symptoms in the early stages, when they are more treatable.

Blood in Urine (Hematuria) Diagnosis

The tests and exams listed below play a key role in identifying the cause of blood in your urine:

Physical exam, which also includes a discussion of your medical history.

Urine tests: Even if the bleeding has been detected through a urine test (urinalysis), you may need to have another test to see whether your urine still contains red blood cells. A urine analysis can also check for the presence of any urinary tract infection or minerals that cause kidney stone formation.

Imaging tests: In most cases, an imaging test is required to identify the cause of hematuria. Your physician may recommend you to have a CT or MRI scan or an ultrasound exam.

Cystoscopy: Your physician inserts a thin tube equipped with a small camera into your bladder to examine your bladder and urethra for any signs of disease.

Blood in Urine (Hematuria) Treatment

Depending on the condition that led to hematuria, treatment can involve the administration of antibiotics to clear a urinary tract infection or any needed surgery.

In Video: Dr. Harmandeep Singh #urologist (Urologist in Fatehgarh Sahib, Indus Hospital)

Blood in Urine hematuria Treatment

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