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What Causes Blood In Urine?

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Posted on Sat, 9 Jul 2016
Question: I have a little blood in my urine, I am urinating more than usual, feel a burning feeling when I urinate. could this be a kidney or bladder infection and what should I do? thank you

I have not seen a doctor yet, I have never had a bladder or kidney infection before. I do drink a lot of water and coffee
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Answered by Dr. Michelle Gibson James (50 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
yes, this does sound like a urinary tract infection

Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

Based on the symptoms mentioned (blood, frequency, discomfort), then an urinary tract infection is likely present

This can involve any aspect of the urinary tract and more than one area may be involved. The urinary tract in made up of the bladder, ureter, urethra, kidneys

Your doctor can test a sample of urine at the office to determine if an infection is present.
A sample can also be sent to the lab to find the specific bacteria causing the infection

Treatment involves: (a) continue drinking a lot of water
(b)antibiotics- these would be prescribed by your doctor and needed to get rid of the infection

I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Michelle Gibson James (29 minutes later)
Is it normal to have a little blood on your toilet tissue when you urinate
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Answered by Dr. Michelle Gibson James (7 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
yes, it is one of the possible symptoms of infection

Detailed Answer:
HI

Yes, blood can be seen in urinary tract infections. It is one of the symptoms and signs that can occur

It resolves when the infection is treated
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Michelle Gibson James (2 minutes later)
Thank you for your help
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Answered by Dr. Michelle Gibson James (7 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
no problem

Detailed Answer:
If you have any other queries, feel free to contact
Note: For further queries related to kidney problems and comprehensive renal care, talk to a Nephrologist. Click here to Book a Consultation.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Blood In Urine?

Brief Answer: yes, this does sound like a urinary tract infection Detailed Answer: HI, thanks for using healthcare magic Based on the symptoms mentioned (blood, frequency, discomfort), then an urinary tract infection is likely present This can involve any aspect of the urinary tract and more than one area may be involved. The urinary tract in made up of the bladder, ureter, urethra, kidneys Your doctor can test a sample of urine at the office to determine if an infection is present. A sample can also be sent to the lab to find the specific bacteria causing the infection Treatment involves: (a) continue drinking a lot of water (b)antibiotics- these would be prescribed by your doctor and needed to get rid of the infection I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions