
What Causes Blood In Urine And Painful Urination?

Question: I am a man, aged 66, recent stroke and congestive heart failure. Just noticed blood in my urine. I'm not haing any pain urinating. Do I need to go to a doctor now?
Brief Answer:
What drugs are you on? Do you take blood thinners?
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this blood you have noticed in your urine. I will like to know the medications you are currently taking as this could be a possible cause. For now, report the drugs to me and also monitor your urine over the coming days. We will review together and make the decision to see a doctor or not.
Be calm, relaxed and know there is no immediate threat to life and the reason why we can settle to gather more information before rushing to conclusions.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and hope to hear from you at your earliest convenience.
What drugs are you on? Do you take blood thinners?
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this blood you have noticed in your urine. I will like to know the medications you are currently taking as this could be a possible cause. For now, report the drugs to me and also monitor your urine over the coming days. We will review together and make the decision to see a doctor or not.
Be calm, relaxed and know there is no immediate threat to life and the reason why we can settle to gather more information before rushing to conclusions.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and hope to hear from you at your earliest convenience.
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