Symptom: Blood in urine
Blood in urine: Blood or blood-like discoloration of urine.
Introduction: Blood in the urine is called "hematuria" and can indicate quite severe problems. Bleeding can arise within the urinary system in areas such as the kidneys, bladder, prostate or other parts of the urinary tract. Blood in urine may appear as reddening or darkened urine or other urine color changes such as smoky, orangish or pinkish hues. Streaks of blood may also appear in the urine. The appearance of blood in the urine or any urine color changes needs prompt professional medical investigation.
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Symptoms related to Blood in urine: darkened urine (43), urine color changes (46), urinary pain (30), urinary burning (12), urination symptoms (104), bleeding symptoms (146)
Blood in urine type of: Bleeding symptoms (146), Urinary symptoms (104), Urine color changes (46), Darkened urine (43)
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Possible causes of symptom: Blood in urine: The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Blood in urine as a symptom. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.
- Hematuria
- Strenuous exercise or exertion
- Overly exuberant urination of large amounts
- Excessive exercise (see Exercise symptoms)
- Injury
- Vaginal bleeding
- Bleeding from ejaculation
- Urinary tract infection
- Urine discoloration - it might not be blood in the urine.
- Red urine - see also other causes of red urine or orange urine than blood in urine.
- Pink urine (see Urine color changes) - small quantities of blood in urine may appear as pink urine
- Kidney conditions
- Kidney infection
- Nephritis
- Pyelonephritis
- Acute pyelonephritis
- Chronic nephritis (type of Nephritis)
- Interstitial nephritis (type of Nephritis)
- Glomerulonephritis
- Kidney injury
- Kidney stones
- Kidney cysts
- Polycystic kidney disease
- Kidney disease
- Benign kidney tumor
- Kidney cancer
- Wilm's tumor
- IgA nephropathy
- Kidney vein thrombosis
- Kidney blood vessel embolism
- Kidney blood vessel disorder
- Bladder conditions
- Bladder bleeding
- Cystitis
- Bladder polyp (type of Polyp)
- Bladder inflammation
- Benign bladder tumor
- Bladder cancer
- Urethral conditions (type of Urinary disorders)
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Urethral injury
- Masturbation injury
- Foreign body in urethra
- Urinary catheter
- Cystoscopy test
- Penis tip ulcers - may cause bleeding that appears in the urine.
- Vaginal inflammation
- Genital injury
- Penile injury
- Vaginal injury
- Prostate conditions
- Bleeding disorders
- Blood disorder
- Urinary tract bleeding
- Leukemia
- Sickle cell disease
- Hemophilia
- Thrombocytopenia
- Endocarditis
- Bilharzia
- Certain infections
- Tuberculosis
- Certain autoimmune diseases
- Certain tumors
- Certain medications
- Certain foods or drinks can cause reddish urine:
- Beets
- Artificial food colorings
- See also causes of red urine
- Any condition that causes bleeding - see causes of bleeding symptoms or bruising easily
Medications or substances causing Blood in urine: The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Blood in urine as a symptom. This list is incomplete and various other drugs or substances may cause your symptoms. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
- Certain laxatives
- Phenolphthalein
- Anticoagulants
- Cyclophosphamide
- See also medications causing red urine
Conditions listing symptoms: Blood in urine: The following list of conditions have 'Blood in urine' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Conditions listing complications: Blood in urine: The following list of conditions have 'Blood in urine' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Last revised: May 10, 2004
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