Blood in the Urine (Hematuria)
Visible blood in the urine — or blood found on a routine test — should always be evaluated promptly. Most causes are benign, but the serious ones are curable when caught early.
Blood in the urine (hematuria)
Blood in the urine can be visible (gross hematuria) or found only on a dipstick or microscope (microscopic hematuria). Common causes include infection, kidney stones, an enlarged prostate, and vigorous exercise, but hematuria can also be the first sign of bladder or kidney cancer — which is why guidelines recommend a urologic evaluation, even if it happened only once.
The evaluation
- Urine testing and culture
- Imaging of the kidneys and ureters (CT urogram or ultrasound, depending on your risk)
- Cystoscopy — a brief office look inside the bladder with a thin flexible camera
Dr. Sosenko offers prompt appointments for hematuria so that the work-up is not delayed for months. If a cancer is found, he will explain the options and coordinate treatment quickly.
This page is general patient education and is not a substitute for a visit. Every patient is different — Dr. Sosenko will review your history, examination, and test results before recommending treatment.