I have blood in my urine, should I be worried?
The presence of blood in the urine (hematuria) can be impressive, because a small amount of blood is enough to color the fluid. Generally, blood loss is less than expected. However, they should not be trivialized: a consultation is necessary. When the urine is colored a dark red that is not very diluted, if clots are found or if pain occurs, you should consult urgently.
Where is that from ?
Blood can come from different organs of the urinary system. There are multiple causes of bleeding – ranging from benign pathologies to malignant tumors – including:
- Urinary infection.
- Kidney or urinary stones.
- Enlarged prostate.
- Cancer of the prostate, kidney, bladder or urinary tract.
- Kidney diseases.
- Internal damage to an organ (trauma).
What does the urologist do if there is blood in the urine?
First, the doctor questions the patient to clarify the occurrence of bleeding. If there is burning when urinating, it is probably a urinary infection, whereas in the face of a recent fall, it is more likely a trauma.
To determine the origin of the bleeding, the urologist will carry out the following examinations:
- An endoscopic examination of the bladder
- Imaging of the urinary system
The primary objective of these examinations is to quickly detect possible cancer. Once the cause of the bleeding is found, the treatment adapted to the pathology will be put in place.
What you must remember
- Blood loss should not be trivialized.
- The origin of the bleeding can be in any organ of the urinary system.
- If the urine is dark red or contains clots, seek urgent medical attention.
