Blood In Urine - Symptoms - Better Medicine

What other symptoms might occur with blood in urine?

Blood in the urine may be accompanied by other symptoms, depending on the underlying disease, disorder or condition:

Dribbling urine
Frequent nighttime urination
Frequent urination
Painful urination
Urgent urination
Weight loss

Serious symptoms that might indicate a life-threatening condition:

In some cases, blood in the urine can occur with other symptoms that might indicate a serious or life-threatening condition that should be immediately evaluated in an emergency setting. Seek immediate medical care (call 911) if you, or someone you are with, are exhibiting any of these life-threatening symptoms:

Blood clots in urine
Chills
Confusion and disorientation
Flank pain (along your abdomen, side, or back)
High fever (higher than 101 degrees Fahrenheit)
Inability to urinate
Nausea
Rapid pulse
Vomiting
Weakness (loss of strength)

INTRODUCTION

What is blood in urine?

Blood in the urine is called hematuria. Blood may color the urine various shades of pink, red and brown. Streaks of blood may also appear in the urine. Visible blood in the urine is called gross hematuria. Blood in the urine may be present in such small quantities that it is not visible by the naked eye, but red blood cells in the urine can be seen with a microscope. This is called microsc... Read more about blood in urine introduction

CAUSES

What causes blood in urine?

Blood in the urine is often caused by problems with the organs along the urinary tract (kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra) and the prostate gland. However, your doctor may suspect a bleeding disorder if a problem involving these organs is not found.... Read more about blood in urine causes

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