Blood in the Urine (Haematuria)
What is Haematuria?
Haematuria is the existence of blood in the urine. The presence of these red blood cells can range from being obvious to a microscopic detection in a routine urine sample.
When the urine is visibly red in colour (due to blood being present) this is called gross haematuria and is easily identified. Sometimes blood is present but not visible – this is detected by a urine test and is called microscopic haematuria.
Haematuria can be a sign of serious health conditions, and so any person who experiences haematuria needs further investigation and should see a doctor.
Causes of Haematuria?
Those with gross haematuria may have noticeable discolouration in their urine. This may be a pink, red, or brown colour. Blood in your urine could be from anywhere in the urinary tract – from the kidneys down to the urethra.
- Kidney (Stones, Infection, Cancer)
- Prostate (Infection, Cancer)
- Bladder (Stones, Infection, Cancer)
- Ureter (Stones, Cancer)
- Sexual activity
- Viral illness (a virus that causes liver disease and inflammation of the liver)
- Trauma (physical injury)
- Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
- Infection in the bladder, kidney or prostate
- Vigorous exercise
- Drug treatment
What investigations are available for Haematuria?
Blood in the urine should always be taken seriously. The amount of haematuria does not correlate with the severity of the underlying cause. Anyone with even one episode of blood in the urine should see a doctor.
Here at Highgate Private Hospital, we have London’s leading Consultant Urologists who will assess your individual symptoms and concerns and undertake any diagnostic tests needed to get to the bottom of what is causing the issue. An individual treatment plan will be tailored and agreed with you.
Blood in the Urine (Haematuria) Consultants
Qualifications
MBBS, MS(Gen Surg), FICS, FRCS(Eng), Diploma Urol(London) , DNB(Urol), FEBU, FRCS(Urol), FAcadMEd
Clinical Interests
Andrology (male sexual dysfunction) and male infertility.
Prostatic diseases: benign and malignant, genitoscrotal conditions,...
Qualifications
MBBS, MS(Gen Surg), FICS, FRCS(Eng), Diploma Urol(London) , DNB(Urol), FEBU, FRCS(Urol), FAcadMEd
Clinical Interests
Andrology (male sexual dysfunction) and male infertility.
Prostatic diseases: benign and malignant, genitoscrotal conditions,...
Qualifications
MBBS BSc MSc, MRCS, FRCS (Urol)Eng
Clinical Interests
Adult general urology, endourology, stones.
Qualifications
MBBS BSc MSc, MRCS, FRCS (Urol)Eng
Clinical Interests
Adult general urology, endourology, stones.
Qualifications
MBBS, MS (Gen Surg), MRCS, MD (UCL), FRCS(Urol)
Clinical Interests
All general and core urology. Endourology and stones. Prostate bladder. Renal cancer. Laparoscopy and minimally invasive...
Qualifications
MBBS, MS (Gen Surg), MRCS, MD (UCL), FRCS(Urol)
Clinical Interests
All general and core urology. Endourology and stones. Prostate bladder. Renal cancer. Laparoscopy and minimally invasive...
Qualifications
MBChB, FRCS, PhD, FRCS(Urol), DipLS
Clinical Interests
Minimally invasive surgery endourology, laser treatment for prostate and kidney stones, haematuria, prostate disorders,...
Qualifications
MBChB, FRCS, PhD, FRCS(Urol), DipLS
Clinical Interests
Minimally invasive surgery endourology, laser treatment for prostate and kidney stones, haematuria, prostate disorders,...
