Hematuria (Blood in Urine) Treatment in Delhi, India

Overview

Haematuria is a condition where there is a presence of blood/red blood cells in urine. It can affect the kidneys and the bladder.

Hematuria refers to the presence of red blood cells in the urine. This is actually a sign that there is a kidney stone or a tumor in the urinary tract (kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, prostate, and urethra), ranging from trivial to lethal.

Types of Haematuria

There are two types of haematuria:

Gross haematuria - here, the presence of blood is visible to the naked eye
Microscopic haematuria - here, the presence of blood is generally found when seen under a microscope

Hematuria Symptoms

Common Hematuria symptoms are:

Painful, frequent, or urgent urination
Passing blood clots in urine
Urine in pink, red, or cola colour
Fever
Bladder pain

Hematuria Causes

The most common hematuria causes include:

Kidney infection
Trauma
Urinary tract infections (UTI)
Certain medications
Bladder and Kidney stones - a kidney or bladder stone can cause microscopic and visible haematuria
Enlarged prostate - an enlarged prostate (bph) can compress the bladder and cause gross and microscopic haematuria.
Urological cancers (cancer of the kidney, ureter bladder).
Inherited diseases - diseases like Sickle Cell can cause haematuria (Sickle Cell disease is a haemoglobin disease that can show up in both visible and microscopic haematuria)
Glomerulonephritis - refers to the inflammation of the kidney.
Injury to the kidney

Risk Factors of Hematuria

Factors that put you at risk for haematuria are:

Family history
Medications
Strenuous exercise
Urinary tract infection
Smoking
Having a catheter in the urinary tract for long periods

Complications of Hematuria

The cause of blood in urine can be serious. It is necessary to receive appropriate care for haematuria.

Hematuria Diagnosis and Tests

Urinalysis
Urine culture
Blood tests
Kidney ultrasound
CT scan
Cystoscopy
Renal biopsy
Testing for blood disorders

Hematuria (Blood in Male Urine) Treatment

Hematuria treatment ranges from antibiotic therapy to surgery, depending on the underlying cause.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) – Avoid unsuitable foods/beverages/over the counter medications. Single or a combination of two drugs is typically used. If ineffective, endoscopic surgery may be carried out.
Kidney and bladder stones - Procedures to break /remove the stones may be necessary.
Kidney disease - Treated as necessary. Dialysis if there is kidney failure.
Medications that induce hematuria (such as aspirin, clopilet, quinine may need to be discontinued).
Trauma-induced hematuria - Treated according to the problem ranging from rest to surgery
Urinary tract blockages - Removal of the blockage
Infection induced hematuria - Medications
Cancer caused hematuria - Radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and surgery

Second Opinion for Blood in Urine Treatment

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Prognosis

Complete recovery can be made when treated at the right time.

Reviewed & Update On

Reviewed by Dr. Anant Kumar, Chairman - Urology Renal Transplant and Robotics of Max Saket Complex, Max Vaishali and Uro - Oncology of MSSH Saket, Urology, Kidney Transplant, Robotic Surgery on 24-Jan-2023.

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