A 19-year-old female asked:
I just hit my lower back and now there appears to be blood in my urine. should i wait it out a bit it go right away to a doctor?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Vicken Poochikiananswered
Internal Medicine 43 years experience
Right away to a ER: Blood in urine after a trauma concerns me. May imply kidney damage , or something not significant. You better be seen asap and get some ct scans and blood tests, best if you go to an emergency room now.
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. John Munshoweranswered
Family Medicine 31 years experience
See Dr.: Blood in your urine after a trauma is a sign of some internal damage that you sustained. See a dr. To be safe. Good luck.
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Oct 31, 2013
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