causes for blood in urine
Common causes of blood in urine. These include: a bladder infection (such as cystitis) â which typically also causes a burning pain when you urinate. a kidney infection â which may also cause a high temperature and pain in the side of your tummy.
Another common reason for blood in the urine is the presence of stones in the bladder or kidney. These are crystals that form from the minerals in your urine. They can develop inside your kidneys or bladder. Large stones can cause a blockage that often results in hematuria and significant pain.
Abnormalities of blood clotting, usually inherited (e.g. haemophilia), can cause blood in the urine which is usually painless. Only a few patients with blood in the urine will have bleeding disorders but identifying them is important since bleeding can occur elsewhere and is usually preventable by treatment.
Hematuria is the medical term for blood in your urine. Several different conditions and diseases can cause hematuria. These include infections, kidney disease, cancer, and rare blood disorders. The blood may be visible or in such small quantities that it canât be seen with the naked eye.