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Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with blood in urine.

24 doctors weighed in across 19 answers
Dr. Betsy Greenleaf answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Blood: Blood in the urine is a complex finding and should not be overlooked. Follow up with a doctor.

Answered 3/21/2014

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Do: Do have a urinalysis done if you suspect blood in the urine.

Answered 3/24/2014

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Do: Do follow with a doctor for any blood in the urine.

Answered 4/20/2014

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Ignore: Blood in the urine is never normal. One cause is a UTI, if not, see a urologist to find its cause.

Answered 6/4/2014

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Even if it seems to go away,you still may have microscopic amounts u can't see.U must tell your doc.

Answered 6/24/2014

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If: If your urine's red and comes out painlessly, see a physician to diagnose why you have blood in it.

Answered 6/27/2014

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Dr. James Lin answered

Seeing: Seeing bloody urine without pain in urination should drive anyone to seek timely attention.

Answered 9/10/2015

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Ignore: Blood in urine is rarely a normal finding. Rule out bladder cancer and kidney inflammation/stones.

Answered 1/16/2019

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Dr. Philip Ewing answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

DO:: DO: get bloody urine checked right away. DON'T: ignore microscopic blood; make sure your UA clears!

Answered 1/16/2019

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Ignore: Get checked out. Cystoscopy is not that bad and may find something early AND fixable.

Answered 12/6/2014

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Ignore: Don't ignore it. It may go away, but it needs an evaluation See a urologist as soon as you can.

Answered 5/15/2015

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: In women, blood in the urine can be a contaminant - careful "midstream"" collection is essential.

Answered 6/16/2015

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Dr. Shalini Sethi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Drink: Drink a lot of water . Make an appointment with your doctor as doom as possible.

Answered 5/29/2015

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Ignore: Hematuria is always abnormal and needs testing by a kidney doctor and or urologist.

Answered 6/13/2015

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Ignore: Don't ever ignore the presence of visible blood in your urine. Do consult with a urologist.

Answered 10/4/2015

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Dr. Spencer Long answered

Specializes in Urology

Ignore: Blood in the urine can be due to a serious condition. Get a urinalysis and consult a physician.

Answered 10/29/2016

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Ignore: Never ignore blood in the urine! It can be from a UTI but may also be due to a malignancy.

Answered 1/16/2019

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If: If you see blood in your urine you must see a doctor. Either painful or painless!

Answered 1/16/2019

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Dr. Girish Kalva answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Stop: Stop all soda and meat,stop dairy and drink lot of clean water.Avoid overexertion and alcohol.

Answered 7/6/2017

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