What Causes Red Blood Cells In Urine? Symptoms & Treatment

The presence of Red Blood Cells (RBC) in the urine is medically known as hematuria. RBC can be present in the urine even if a person cannot see it. It is a symptom of underlying health conditions.

Causes:

There can be a number of reasons for the presence of RBCs in the urine. Some are as follows

• Infection in kidney
• Bladder infection
• Kidney stones
• Urinary tract infection
• Vigorous or strenuous exercise
• Kidney, bladder or prostate cancer
• Enlarged prostate
• Rhabdomyolysis – when muscles are damaged it causes substances from the muscles to leak into the blood.
• Medicines like antibiotics, aspirin, and blood thinners are also one reason.

Symptoms:

• Hematuria leads to red or pink-colored urine. It is so due to the presence of red blood cells.
• The blood is used to produce urine and it is not even painful.
• Discharge of blood clots through urine. It can be painful.

There are often no other symptoms of blood urine.

Diagnosis & Treatments:

You need to undergo a few treatments to find out the cause for bloody urine;

• Your medical history is researched in a physical exam.
• Urine tests are carried out to check for any infections.
• Imaging test is essential to find out the cause of hematuria.
• Cystoscopy – a tiny camera is used to examine your urinary bladder or urethra.
• Antibodies are suggested to clear out urinary tract infections.
• Prescribe medication to shrink the enlarged prostate.
• Shock therapy to break bladder or kidney stones.

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