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What Causes Blood In Urine During Pregnancy?

Im 29 weeks pregnant and my urine contains blood for 3 weeks now, my GP referred me to a specialist but can only see one in a weeks time. what could be the problem and what can i do whilst waiting for an obstretician? Im 25 years, 1.67 m tall and weigh 63 kg
Thu, 30 Apr 2015
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The blood in urine is definitely an alarming symptom/sign. It can be due to:
1. Severe urinary infection: Usually it causes frequency of urination with burning. Microscopic urine examination will reveal this. In such cases, better get the urine examined for culture and sensitivity. This test reveals which organisms are infecting and they are sensitive to which antibiotics. Accordingly the antibiotics will be prescribed by your doctor.
2. Heavy crystals in the urine or urinary stone. The indication will be seen in urine examination and can be confirmed by ultrasonography. Please avoid x-ray during pregnancy. Usually they are oxalate crystals. If so, drink plenty of water. Your doctor will give you urinary alkalinisers which dissolve these crystals. However, this condition causes colicky pain.
3. Could be the bleeding is coming from vagina and getting mixed with the urine.
Whatever the condition, get checked from an Obstetrician and start the treatment. Please do not ignore.
I hope, you got the clear guidance. If any thing more wanted, you may ask me.
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What Causes Blood In Urine During Pregnancy?

The blood in urine is definitely an alarming symptom/sign. It can be due to: 1. Severe urinary infection: Usually it causes frequency of urination with burning. Microscopic urine examination will reveal this. In such cases, better get the urine examined for culture and sensitivity. This test reveals which organisms are infecting and they are sensitive to which antibiotics. Accordingly the antibiotics will be prescribed by your doctor. 2. Heavy crystals in the urine or urinary stone. The indication will be seen in urine examination and can be confirmed by ultrasonography. Please avoid x-ray during pregnancy. Usually they are oxalate crystals. If so, drink plenty of water. Your doctor will give you urinary alkalinisers which dissolve these crystals. However, this condition causes colicky pain. 3. Could be the bleeding is coming from vagina and getting mixed with the urine. Whatever the condition, get checked from an Obstetrician and start the treatment. Please do not ignore. I hope, you got the clear guidance. If any thing more wanted, you may ask me.