Diseases

Blood In Urine (Hematuria)

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While in many instances the cause is harmless, blood in urine(hematuria) can indicate a serious disorder. Blood that You can see is called gross hematuria. Urinary Blood that's visible only under a microscope (microscopic hematuria) is found when your doctor tests your urine.

SYMPTOMS

Bladder infections (acute cystitis). In adults, bladder infections usually cause burning or pain with urination. ..., Kidney infections (pyelonephritis). Symptoms may include fever, chills, and flank pain, which refers to pain in the lower back., Kidney stones. ..., Kidney diseases.

CAUSES

Painful blood in the urine can be caused by a number of disorders, including infections and stones in the urinary tract. Painless blood In the urine can also be due to many causes, including cancer.