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Hematuria Definition
Common names:
  • Blood Clots in the Urine
  • Blood in the Urine
  • Bloody Urine
  • Hematuria
  • Pink Urine
  • Red Urine
  • Urinating Blood
  • Urine is Bloody
What is hematuria?
A person with hematuria has blood in the urine. The blood may be dissolved in the urine or may be in the form of clots. Depending on how much blood there is in the urine, the color may range from pink to red. Common causes of hematuria include a bladder infection and kidney stones. Images

What are the symptoms of hematuria?
Symptoms that occur with hematuria include difficulty urinating, fever, decreased urination, inability to urinate, increased frequency of urination, pain during urination, flank pain, back pain, and lower abdominal pain. Images

How does the doctor treat hematuria?
The treatment for hematuria depends on the underlying cause. Treatment may include antibiotics or surgery.

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Last Updated: Apr 7, 2009  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MDJohn H. Beckett, MDD. Scott Gettings, MD
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