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Mr Sonpreet Rai
Consultant Urological and Robotic Surgeon
Specialist expertise: Men's Health, Urology, Prostate Cancer Diagnostics, Kidney Stones, BPH Treatment and Surgery, Urinary Infection.
Haematuria (Blood in Urine)
Haematuria is a condition where blood is found in your urine. It has many causes, making it vital to seek proper diagnosis to get the right treatment,
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What is Haematuria?
Haematuria refers to the presence of red blood cells in the urine. Haematuria can be split into two main types:
- Gross Haematuria: This is when you can visibly see blood in your urine, making it appear pink, red, or brownish.
- Microscopic Haematuria: This is when the amount of blood is too small to see with the naked eye, and can only be detected through a urine test.
What are the symptoms of Haematuria?
The most obvious symptom of blood in your urine is visibly seeing it present in the colour of your urine. Depending on the underlying cause, you might experience other symptoms, including:
- Pain or burning during urination
- Frequent urination
- Difficulty urinating
- Blood clots in the urine
- Lower back pain
- Fever or chills
What causes Haematuria?
Several factors can cause haematuria, ranging from common to more serious conditions. Some potential causes include:
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Kidney or bladder stones
- Enlarged prostate
- Medications such as blood thinners
- Kidney disease
- Prostate cancer
- Bladder cancer
How is haematuria diagnosed?
With the men's health experts at OneWelbeck, a consultant urologist will be able to make a diagnosis of haematuria by asking you about your medical history and symptoms. They may then perform a physical exam and order tests such as a urinalysis, which checks a sample of your urine for blood cells, infection signs, and other abnormalities.
Other, further tests may be taken to identify the possible cause of your condition, including imaging tests such as X-rays, ultrasounds, or CT scans which may be used to visualize your urinary tract. A cystoscopy may also be conducted, wherein a thin, lighted tube is inserted into the urethra to examine the inside of the bladder.
How can haematuria be treated?
The treatment for haematuria depends on the underlying cause. Antibiotics may be prescribed if you are suffering from a UTI, while other medications may be supplied for managing other conditions such as an enlarged prostate, or kidney stones. In some cases, surgery may be necessary to treat your condition.
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