Viewer Comments: Blood In Urine - CausesViewer Comments & ReviewsBlood In Urine - CausesThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What was the cause of the blood in your urine?
Comment from: 45-54 Male (Patient)
Published: June 04
It happened when I was 23. I was told that it occurred after sex. My penis was injured when I jammed it. Immediately after sex I passed blood clots and bright red urine. The doctor told me to not have sex for a couple of weeks. For years I would bleed after sex, especially if my partner was on top or if we would grind. After 20 years it may still happen, but rarely and not as bad. Related Reading: blood clots
Comment from: Thomas, 55-64 Male (Patient)
Published: May 01
I was told by my doctor that my problem was from radiation which I had for six weeks for colon cancer. Part of the problem was that I had a catheter inserted while I was having radiation treatments. If I had known about the number of problems that that amount of radiation to the pelvic area could cause, I would have never done it. I ended up have surgery anyway because the radiation did nothing to the tumor. Related Reading: colon cancer
Comment from: gto Bob, 65-74 Male (Patient)
Published: March 12
I had seed implants for early stage prostate cancer 25 months ago. I started to see occasional clots and blood in urine and I also had a burning during urination. Related Reading: prostate cancer
Comment from: perplexed, 45-54 Female (Patient)
Published: February 27
My doctor told me I had a trace of blood in my urine in 1987. He said not to worry about it. It has been 25 years and I still have a trace of blood in my urine. I have it checked periodically and it is always there. I have a different doctor now, but he said that if I've had it that long, that it was probably normal for me. I guess I'm still questioning if it's normal or not. I have no side effects. I have been told that my bladder is shaped like a bow tie and has been that way most likely since birth. I've always wondered if that had anything to do with ti.
Comment from: EEBgirl, 45-54 Female (Patient)
Published: January 24
I discovered blood in my urine after taking OTC diet pills.
Comment from: Kitty, 35-44 Female (Patient)
Published: December 13
My doctor said I have a suspected kidney infection. Related Reading: kidney infection
Comment from: john, 35-44 Male (Patient)
Published: December 01
My doctor told me that I had blood in my urine because I was dehydrated.
Comment from: Jio, Female (Patient)
Published: October 25
A urinary tract infection was the cause of blood in my urine.
Comment from: Sylvette, 35-44 Female (Patient)
Published: October 07
Blood in my urine is always a sign that i am passing more kidney stones. I first started to pass renal calculi at age 19. I visited the ER multiple times over the next several years, always with bloody urine and unbearable flank pain. Now at age 37, when I see pinkish urine, I know I need to follow my diet more closely (to prevent the calcium/oxalate combo). I also take in more citrate, like lemons in my water. This has helped tremendously. My condition is genetic but controllable to a certain extent. Docs say I have "gravel pits" in my kidneys (ha ha), lots of tiny stones. Thanks to Dad and Papa for the rocks! Related Reading: kidney stones
Comment from: Dittobabe, 45-54 Female (Patient)
Published: August 23
I fell off a wrought iron chair that hit me in the vaginal area.
Comment from: Jeanine, 65-74 Female (Patient)
Published: August 15
after 35 days of pelvic radiation three years ago, I sometimes have some blood in urne after workout or standing too long on my feet
Comment from: bassman27, Male (Caregiver)
Published: May 16
I'm 52 year old male RN. I treated many patients with hematuria. I'm also a cyclist. I had blood in urine with clots several times after 3 hours of cycling. It usually disappears after drinking fluids and cranberry juice. Got tested rectally for prostate and was negative. No fever or pain. Must Read Articles Related to Blood in the Urine
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I've had blood on and off in my urine for several months, and recently I have felt like my bladder hasn't been emptying. The doctor took a specimen and found blood, protein and white blood cells. I've been given two types of antibiotics for seven days.
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