Symptoms
- Red, pink or smoky urine
- Clots in urine
- Pain with bleeding in stones or infection
- Painless bleeding — the most concerning pattern
Causes and risk factors
- Stones
- Urinary infection
- Prostate enlargement
- Bladder or kidney tumour
- Kidney disease affecting the filters
Diagnosis
- Urine routine and cytology
- Ultrasound KUB
- CT urography
- Cystoscopy — essential in painless haematuria
- Kidney function tests
Treatment
- Treat the underlying cause
- Endoscopic removal of a bladder tumour if found
- Stone clearance
- Antibiotics for infection
Prevention
- Stop smoking
- Stay well hydrated
- Report even a single episode of visible blood
- Regular check-ups if on blood thinners
Recovery
Depends entirely on the cause. Infection-related bleeding settles in days; tumour-related bleeding needs staged treatment and long-term surveillance.
Information on this website is for patient education only and does not replace an in-person consultation. Treatment results vary between individuals and no outcome is guaranteed.