While peeing blood is not the most enjoyable topic to talk about, it is something that needs to be dealt with quickly, and may lead to serious issues. The medical term for blood in pee is hematuria. This occurs due to complications in the urinary system, which may include the kidneys, bladder, ureters, and/or urethra.
There Is Some Good News!
Usually, this problem is caused by minor infections that have very easy cures. Many people are too embarrassed to consult the doctor about this problem. The good news is that, you don’t have to, at all!
It is quite easy to treat this problem on your own in a matter of days. You first have to determine what condition you have. The two conditions below are the most common causes of urinating blood, occurring in 98% of the cases.
Click on the Condition that more closely matches your Symptoms:
| Urinary Tract Infection | Kidney Stones | |
| Blood in Pee: | Yes | Yes |
| Burning and Pain while Peeing: | Severe / Moderate | Less / None |
| Pain in the Lower Back: | Less / None | Severe (Irregular and Cramping) |
| Nausea and/or Vomiting: | None | Common |
| Fever and/or Chills: | Possible | Rare |
| Gender: | More Common in Women | Both Men and Women |
| Pee Odor: | Stronger | Regular |
| Increased Frequency and Urge to Pee: | Yes | Sometimes |
| Discover More: | Click Here | Click Here |
Other (less common) Causes for Peeing Blood
While Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) and Kidney Stones are the most common reasons for blood in pee, the following conditions can cause that as well:
Injury – Only serious injuries would cause urinating blood so you would probably remember it. If your kidneys were severely injured from an accident or contact sports over the past week, this may be the cause. It shouldn’t cause for an alarm and will heal on its own, but if bleeding doesn’t stop in a few days, go see a doctor.
Cancer – Blood in pee may be a sign of bladder, kidney, or prostate cancer. This is more common for people over 50 years of age. Symptoms may vary and you are recommended to see a doctor.
Medications – Drugs that can cause noticeable urinary blood include penicillin, aspirin, the blood thinner heparin, and Cytoxan (the anti-cancer drug cyclophosphamide). Consult your doctor about how to proceed with those medications.
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thompson
July 18, 2012 at 1:41 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Love that you summarized the information about the two conditions. Really helped me diagnose my case without the involvement of a doctor! I no longer have blood in urine!
I will for sure try the treatments you suggested and keep you updated!
Great content. Thanks for sharing!
authorized
July 19, 2012 at 2:28 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
That is really fascinating, you are an exceptionally professional researcher.
I was confused about the symptoms at first but I went with the back pain to be sure as I have kidney stones. UTI just does not seem to fit my case.
Thank you
achat
July 21, 2012 at 8:51 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Thanks for the help in this question. I did not know it. Your natural treatment remedies seem good so far as I tried. Did ease my case by a ton!
Angelina
July 24, 2012 at 6:29 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
with this i disagree.
Bianca
July 24, 2012 at 9:01 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
ok that really summarized my problems but my symptoms are mixed. i experience back pain but pain while peeing as well. please inquire
Mark@ Cancer Treatment
July 25, 2012 at 7:28 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
G’Day! doctor malone,
This might be off topic, however, My brother is having a baby in a few months. His girlfriend called us up and tells us that the dr said the baby might have Down Syndrome…
I want to know if in any way, could it be brought on by the way she takes care of herself? By smoking weed or drinking alcohol? Please help me with this one…
BTW great info website
Home remedies
August 26, 2012 at 12:44 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
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Irving
September 10, 2012 at 11:41 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
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Shondra
September 20, 2012 at 12:57 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Dr. Malone,
Thank you so much for your diligent research. You have helped me understand the possible causes of blood in the urine for males and females.
Great Job!
Curtis
October 7, 2012 at 8:58 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I have been peeing large amounts of blood. It looks like nothing but blood coming out with alot of large clots. I have seen 3 Drs for it and none can figure it out. I’ve had MRIs, CT scans, urine test, blood test, and a camera shoved in my little guy. But still these imcompitant idiots can’t figure it out.they just keep passing me around from Dr.to Dr. I’ve giving up on it. They’ve got me to the point to where I find it pointless. And I don’t have the money for this anymore. I’ve had no injuries, take no meds ( I did take antibiotics and it did nothig), I don’t exercise, and its not food coloring my urine it is blood. I give up. If I die then I die. Oh well.
erin
November 1, 2012 at 10:55 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
i’m pissing thick blood, am i going to die?
chin wendu
November 4, 2012 at 1:06 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
it’s my first time to experience blood in the urine and it’s so painful i haven’t seen a doctor yet. 2 days after no urine i though it went ok because according to some websites i read increase in water intake will help relieve it but i think it did not help because on 6th day there’s even a clot coming out and it’s so painful. Can this be a sign of a severe hematuria? I have already underwent gall stone laser operation. Thanks.
Angelina9
December 21, 2012 at 8:59 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Hello I really need HELP. My mom called me today from D.R. And told me that she pee blood. I am so worry and dont know what to do. She is 71 years old and she is on Coumadin medication. This is the first time that she ever experience that. I’m so nervous because my mom don’t listen to me and she doesn’t want to go to the hospital. Us this is BAD, she told me that she had a bladder infections couple months back. Please let me know what do you think. I’m just do stress.
Leanne
December 25, 2012 at 5:09 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Appreciate the recommendation. Will try it out.