What is the reason behind blood in urine?

Sometimes there is an infection in the body or if there is any problem related to kidney, liver, then the doctor immediately asks for urine test. If blood starts coming in the urine or the urine becomes red, this condition is very worrying. In such a situation also urine test is done. Many people do not understand because there are small particles of blood in it, which are micro and not clearly visible but cause a lot of damage in the body.

If ever there is blood in urine, do not ignore it, get treatment from the doctor immediately. Blood in urine is called hematuria.

What are the symptoms of haematuria?

Due to blood in urine i.e. hematuria, urine can be pink, red or black in color. It takes little blood to produce red urine and the bleeding is usually not painful. If blood is coming in your urine, then there could be many other reasons besides infection. 

What is the cause of hematuria?

Urinary tract infections

This occurs when bacteria enter your body through the urethra. May include frequent urge to urinate, pain and burning while urinating, and strong-smelling urine. 

Kidney infections

This can happen when bacteria enter your kidneys from your bloodstream or move from your ureters to your kidneys. Although kidney infections are more likely to cause fever and abdominal pain

Cancer

Blood can also come from urine due to prostate cancer. You may not see any signs or symptoms in the early stages.

Remedy and Treatment

Urine test, urinalysis can also check for urinary tract infection or the presence of minerals that cause kidney stones.

An imaging test is needed to find out the cause of hematuria. 

cystoscopy, your doctor threads a narrow tube fitted with a small camera into your bladder to examine the bladder and urethra for signs of disease.

It can also be treated with antibiotics and various therapies.