Haematuria
Haematuria is the medical term for passing blood in the urine, shown by discolouration of the urine stream or blood clots. There are many causes including urine infection or kidney stones.
If you suffer from any irregularities in passing urine or discolouration, or have any concerns, it is important to visit your GP who can refer you for a full assessment carried out by a consultant urologist at your local BMI hospital. Full tests will be carried out and necessary treatment, if required, will be discussed.
- What are the most common causes of haematuria?
The most common causes of haematuria are kidney cysts, tymours, kidney stones, cystitis (a bladder infection), tumours in the bladder, or disease of the prostate gland.
- Are the symptoms always obvious?
No, haemuturia is commonly present in microscopic quantities which can only be detected by a dipstick test. More rarely, visible blood may appear in the urine as a dark discolouration or red.
- What are some other common forms of male urinary problem?
Kidney inflammation, cysts, tumours, stones, ureter tumours, stones, bladder cystitis, tumours, prostate disease, urethra infection / inflammation.
- What are the causes and symptoms?
Urinary problems are commonly associated with a pain in the lower abdomen and pain while urinating. If you experience either of these regularly you should see your GP as soon as possible for a full diagnosis.
