Hematuria
Hematuria is the presence of blood in the urine. Hematuria may be visible to the naked eye or visible only under a microscope and is usually painless. Hematuria is a sign that something else is causing bleeding in the genitourinary tract, kidneys, ureters, prostate and/or urethra.
Symptoms
Sometimes blood in the urine (Hematuria) is the only sign of a disorder. At other times, a variety of symptoms may occur, such as the following:
- Abdominal pain
- Decreased urinary force, hesitance, incomplete voiding
- Fever
- Frequent urination
- Pain during urination
- Pain in the flank or side
- Urinary urgency
Treatment
The treatment of Hematuria ranges from antibiotic therapy to surgery, depending on the underlying cause.
Please visit our Center for Sexual Health website to learn more on treatments for Hematuria.
