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Urine - Bloody

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Alternate Names : Blood in the Urine, Hematuria


Definition

The presence of blood in your urine can turn toilet water pale pink or bright red. Or, you may just see spots of blood in the water after urinating.

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Female Urinary Tract
Female Urinary Tract

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Overview & Considerations

In women, blood may appear to be in the urine when it is actually coming from the vagina. Similarly, in men, the urethra carries both urine and semen out of the body and what may be mistaken for urinary bleeding is sometimes a bloody ejaculation, usually due to a prostate problem. Furthermore, discoloration from certain drugs or foods (such as beets) can mimic blood in the urine.

You may not see blood in your urine. It may be found microscopically when your doctor checks your urine during a routine exam. Your doctor will follow up on this problem to see if it persists and identify the cause.

When blood is visible to the naked eye, prompt and thorough evaluation is always needed. In children, hospitalization is often necessary to complete the work up.



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Review Date : 10/22/2003
Reviewed By : Jacqueline A. Hart, M.D., Department of Internal Medicine, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Boston, Ma., and Senior Medical Editor, A.D.A.M., Inc. Previously reviewed by David R. Knowles M.D., Department of Urology, New York-Presbyterian Hospital Columbia Campus, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (10/06/2001).

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