Summary
Presence of blood in the urine is an alarming symptom. Urine that contains blood is often associated with other symptoms, such as pain during urination, fever, nausea, and vomiting. A person complaining of blood in the urine needs to undergo a thorough clinical evaluation to determine the underlying cause. Furthermore, specific blood and urine tests are needed to determine the exact cause. An X-ray or ultrasonography of the abdominal and pelvic area might also be needed for diagnosis. The causes of blood in the urine could range from a simple mild urinary tract infection (UTI) to kidney stones or complex diseases, such as cancer. The treatment for each case of blood in the urine will depend on the cause. Some people may recover with a short course of antibiotic medicine while a few may require surgery. The outcome is usually very good with rare chances of developing complications.