Blood in Urine
Blood in the urine, also known as hematuria, can have many causes, including:
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- Urinary tract infection (UTI): A common cause of blood in the urine that can be treated with antibiotics.
- Kidney infection: A severe kidney infection can lead to dangerous complications, so seek medical care immediately if you have bloody urine and other symptoms like nausea and vomiting.
- Bladder or kidney stones: These can cause blood in the urine that’s visible to the naked eye or only seen in a lab.
- Enlarged prostate: A common cause of blood in the urine in men that can be treated with a prescription medicine.
- Urinary tract infection (UTI): A common cause of blood in the urine that can be treated with antibiotics.
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- Injury: An injury to the bladder or kidney from an accident or sports can cause blood in the urine.
- Injury: An injury to the bladder or kidney from an accident or sports can cause blood in the urine.
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- Certain medications: Some medicines can cause blood in the urine.
- Certain medications: Some medicines can cause blood in the urine.
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- Exercise: Heavy exercise can cause blood in the urine, which often goes away in a day.
- Exercise: Heavy exercise can cause blood in the urine, which often goes away in a day.
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- Menstruation: Having a period can cause blood in the urine
- Menstruation: Having a period can cause blood in the urine
Other causes of blood in the urine include:
- Cancer of the bladder or kidney
- Inflammation of the bladder, urethra, prostate, or kidney
- Kidney disease after strep throat
- Kidney failure
- Polycystic kidney disease
- A blood disorder
- Disorders of the ureters
Treatment for blood in the urine depends on the cause. You should see a doctor if you think you have blood in your urine.