Symptoms Of A Urinary Tract Infection

Blood In The Urine

Blood in the urine may be present in cases of a lower urinary tract infection, and patients might notice their urine takes on the color of cola or tea. Sometimes, patients could also have blood clots in their urine. Since blood in the urine might indicate a more serious illness, patients with this symptom should always seek a medical evaluation (except for women who are currently menstruating). The doctor will ask about the patient's symptoms and perform a urinalysis to test for the presence of blood in the urine. For complex cases, patients may need to have ultrasound scans, MRI scans, intravenous pyelograms, or a cystoscopy to investigate the cause of the bleeding, and blood tests may be required to monitor kidney function. If the bleeding is due to a urinary tract infection, it generally resolves with treatment. Other causes of blood in the urine might require specialist treatment and frequent follow-up appointments.