Blood in your urine is called hematuria. The amount may be very small and only detected with urine tests or under a microscope. In other cases, the blood is visible. It often turns the toilet water red or pink. Or, you may see spots of blood in the water after urinating. Show There are many possible causes of blood in the urine. Bloody urine may be due to a problem in your kidneys or other parts of the urinary tract, such as:
If there is no structural or anatomical problem with your kidneys, urinary tract, prostate, or genitals, your doctor may check to see if you have a bleeding disorder. Causes may include:
Blood that looks like it is in the urine may actually be coming from other sources, such as:
The urine can also turn a red color from certain drugs, beets, or other foods. You may not see blood in your urine because it is a small amount and is microscopic. Your health care provider may find it while checking your urine during a routine exam. Never ignore blood you see in the urine. Get checked by your provider, especially if you also have:
Contact your provider right away if:
Also contact your provider if:
Your provider will perform a physical exam and ask questions such as:
Tests that may be done include:
The treatment will depend on the cause of blood in the urine. Hematuria; Blood in the urine Boorjian SA, Raman JD, Barocas DA. Evaluation and management of hematuria. In: Partin AW, Domochowski RR, Kavoussi LR, Peters CA, eds. Campbell-Walsh-Wein Urology. 12th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2021:chap 16. Brown DD, Reidy KJ. Approach to the child with hematuria. Pediatr Clin North Am. 2019;66(1):15-30. PMID: 30454740 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30454740/. Elsamra SE. Evaluation of the urologic patient: history and physical examination. In: Partin AW, Domochowski RR, Kavoussi LR, Peters CA, eds. Campbell-Walsh-Wein Urology. 12th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2021:chap 1. Landry DW, Bazari H. Approach to the patient with renal disease. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman-Cecil Medicine. 26th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2020:chap 106. Updated by: Kelly L. Stratton, MD, FACS, Associate Professor, Department of Urology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team. Why do I have little blood clots when I pee?Blood clots in urine aren't commonly present and are a special type of hematuria. When present, though, they may indicate certain serious health issues such as bladder cancer, kidney injuries, and others. If you see blood in your urine, it's advisable to schedule an appointment with your doctor.
Is it normal to pee small blood clots with a UTI?It's “normal for a UTI to cause bloody urine. It happens because the infection-causing bacteria in your urinary tract cause inflammation and irritation to your cells there. Your urine may look pink, red, or cola-colored. If you have bleeding from a UTI, or if you have other UTI symptoms, see your doctor.
What happens if you pee blood clots?If sufficient blood is present in the urine, the blood may form a clot. The clot can completely block the flow of urine, causing sudden extreme pain and inability to urinate. Bleeding severe enough to cause such a clot is usually caused by an injury to the urinary tract.
How do you treat blood clots in urine?Manual bladder washout using a Foley catheter and syringe is the most common method of removing such blood clots.
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