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Why Have I Had Blood In My Urine For Over 24 Hours?
Question: I have had blood in my urine for over 24 hrs
Brief Answer:
Different possible causes
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Blood in the urine, though it can be alarming to see, may often be due to benign causes.
Some of the more common causes include:
(1) Infection- usually accompanied by symptoms such as pain on urination, increased frequency of urination, urgency
(2) Stone in the urinary tract- in most cases there is pain but in the early stages pain may not be present, it is one of the most common causes
(3) Side effect of medication eg meds to reduce clotting
(4) Trauma to the urinary tract
(5) Kidney disease
(6) Blood disorder
(7) Enlarged prostate- this can be due to benign (not cancerous enlargement) or cancerous enlargement
(8) Mass in the urinary tract
If the bleeding continues, then you may want to consider seeing your doctor for assessment.
Though it is most commonly due to a benign ( not dangerous ) cause, examination and investigations would still be needed eg urine analysis, blood tests such as complete blood count and possibly imaging of the urinary tract if the cause is not clear
Treatment depends on the cause found.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions.
Different possible causes
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Blood in the urine, though it can be alarming to see, may often be due to benign causes.
Some of the more common causes include:
(1) Infection- usually accompanied by symptoms such as pain on urination, increased frequency of urination, urgency
(2) Stone in the urinary tract- in most cases there is pain but in the early stages pain may not be present, it is one of the most common causes
(3) Side effect of medication eg meds to reduce clotting
(4) Trauma to the urinary tract
(5) Kidney disease
(6) Blood disorder
(7) Enlarged prostate- this can be due to benign (not cancerous enlargement) or cancerous enlargement
(8) Mass in the urinary tract
If the bleeding continues, then you may want to consider seeing your doctor for assessment.
Though it is most commonly due to a benign ( not dangerous ) cause, examination and investigations would still be needed eg urine analysis, blood tests such as complete blood count and possibly imaging of the urinary tract if the cause is not clear
Treatment depends on the cause found.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions.
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