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Blood in the Urine

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

Hematuria (HE-muh-TUR-e-uh), or blood in the urine, is a sign of a problem. In most cases, medical treatment can clear up the condition.

Causes

A urinary infection, kidney stones, some medicines, or an injury to your back or lower abdomen can bring blood to the urine. Hematuria can also result from an enlarged prostate gland or a disorder or injury of the kidneys or bladder.

Signs/Symptoms

The urine may be pink, red, or tea-colored.

Care

To pinpoint the cause of the bleeding, the doctor will order tests of the urine and may take x-rays of your kidneys.

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO

  • If your doctor prescribes any medicines, take them exactly as directed. Some medications may change the color of urine; others may make you sleepy. If you feel tired or cannot concentrate, do not drive or operate heavy machinery.
  • Call your doctor in a few days to find out the results of the tests that were performed on your urine. If a cause for the bleeding cannot be found, it is important that you get follow-up care.

Call Your Doctor If...

  • You develop a high temperature.
  • You have any new problems that may be related to the medication you are taking.
  • The bleeding gets worse or becomes bright red.
  • The bleeding does not go away in a few hours.
  • You develop abdominal pain or swelling, nausea, or vomiting.

Seek Care Immediately If...

  • You are dizzy, feel weak, or faint.
  • You haven't passed urine for a long time.
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