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What Causes Blood In Urine?

Posted on Tue, 9 Sep 2014

Question: I had blood on toilet paper after urinating. The day before I had the urge to urinate ,but couldn't. I drank some cranberry juice and later was able to urinate.

Answered by Dr. Sudhir (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
This is hematuria.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

This is hematuria, that is blood in urine.Blood in urine can be due to bleed from kidneys,ureter , urinary bladder or urethra.Sometimes blood coagulation issues can cause this.

In your case it can be due to urinary infection as you seem to have relieved symptoms on eating cranberry.

But a hematuria should not be ignored and you should undertake some evaluations to know cause and site of site of hematuria.

Investigations like urine analysis, ultrasound and blood investigations can help determine the cause.

I would recommend you to see a urologist.

Meanwhile continue to drink lots of fluid.

Hope this helps.Please ask if there are doubts.Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Sudhir (26 minutes later)

Thank you doctor.
I have no further questions and ill follow up as you have suggested.

Answered by Dr. Sudhir (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Do let me know test results, so that we discuss if you have any doubts.Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad