Hematuria (Blood in urine) at a Glance
Most common causes
- Urinary tract infection
- Kidney or bladder stones
- Enlarged prostate (in men)
- Strenuous exercise
- Bladder or kidney conditions
When to seek medical attention
- Visible blood or clots in urine
- Pain or burning while urinating
- Back or side pain
- Difficulty passing urine
- Fever with urinary symptoms
Specialist: Dr Akash Adhikari · Urology
What is Hematuria (Blood in urine)?
Blood in urine, known medically as hematuria, means red blood cells are present in the urine. Sometimes it turns the urine pink, red or brown and is easy to see. In other cases it is only picked up on a routine urine test. Either way, it is a signal that something in the urinary tract — the kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate or urethra — needs attention. Most causes are treatable, but because a few can be serious, blood in urine should never be ignored.
Common Causes
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- • Burning urination
- • Frequent urge to urinate
- • Cloudy or strong-smelling urine
- • Lower abdominal discomfort
Kidney or Bladder Stones
- • Sharp back or side pain
- • Pain that comes in waves
- • Nausea
- • Painful urination
Enlarged Prostate (men)
- • Weak urine stream
- • Difficulty starting
- • Frequent night-time urination
- • Feeling of incomplete emptying
Bladder or Kidney Conditions
- • Painless visible blood
- • Changes in urination
- • Unexplained tiredness — needs prompt specialist review
Symptoms That Should Not Be Ignored
- ▸ Visible blood or blood clots in urine
- ▸ Inability to pass urine
- ▸ Severe back, side or lower abdominal pain
- ▸ High fever with chills and urinary symptoms
- ▸ Blood in urine with unexplained weight loss or tiredness
- ▸ Recurrent episodes of blood in urine
How Doctors Evaluate Hematuria (Blood in urine)
Your consultation at Healthwrx may include: a detailed medical history, physical examination, urine test (urinalysis and culture), blood tests for kidney function, ultrasound of the kidneys, bladder and prostate, and, when required, advanced imaging or a cystoscopy to look inside the bladder. The aim is to find the exact cause so treatment is targeted, not guesswork.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hematuria (Blood in urine) Care in Guwahati
Patients from Beltola, Six Mile, Khanapara, Dispur, GS Road, Ganeshguri, Christian Basti and Hengrabari can consult our Urology specialist at Healthwrx. Convenient location, prompt diagnostics and specialist care close to home.
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Common Questions
Is blood in urine an emergency?
If you cannot pass urine, have severe pain, or have a high fever with urinary symptoms, seek urgent care. Otherwise, it should still be evaluated by a urologist promptly.
Which doctor treats blood in urine?
A urologist is the specialist who evaluates and treats blood in urine.
Can blood in urine go away on its own?
Some causes settle by themselves, but because the reason needs to be identified, a doctor should always confirm it is safe.