Understanding Blood in Urine (Hematuria): Causes & Symptoms
Blood in urine (hematuria) can indicate underlying conditions:
- UTI: Bacterial infection causing inflammation, bleeding.
- Kidney Stones: Hard deposits moving through urinary tract cause injury, bleeding.
- Cystitis (Bladder Infection): Bacterial infection causing inflammation, bleeding.
- Prostate Problems: Enlarged prostate or cancer compresses urethra, causing blood clots.
- Menstruation: Normal blood in urine during period.
- Glomerulonephritis: Kidney filter inflammation/damage passes red blood cells.
- Trauma/Injury: Accidents, sports, surgery injuring urinary tract.
- Medications: Anticoagulants, chemotherapy drugs.
- Cancer: Rarely kidney, bladder, or prostate cancer.
Hematuria doesn't always indicate serious disease, but seek medical evaluation for proper diagnosis (urinalysis, imaging, further tests).
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