besides a kidney stone why would i have blood in my urine????

Answer 1

Urinary tract infection.

But I would see a doctor if I were you instead of asking the general public on Yahoo Answers.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Hematuria is the presence of blood, specifically red blood cells, in the urine. Whether the blood is visible only under a microscope or visible to the naked eye, hematuria is a sign that something is causing bleeding in the genitourinary tract: the kidneys, the tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder (ureters), the prostate gland (in men), the bladder, or the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body (urethra).

Bleeding may happen once or it may be recurrent. It can indicate different problems in men and women. Causes of this condition range from non-life threatening (e.g., urinary tract infection) to serious (e.g., cancer, kidney disease). Therefore, a physician should be consulted as soon as possible.

Types

There are two types of hematuria, microscopic and gross (or macroscopic). In microscopic hematuria, the amount of blood in the urine is so small that it can be seen only under a microscope. A small number of people experience microscopic hematuria that has no discernible cause (idiopathic hematuria). These people normally excrete a higher number of red blood cells.

In gross hematuria the urine is pink, red, or dark brown and may contain small blood clots. The amount of blood in the urine does not necessarily indicate the seriousness of the underlying problem. As little as 1 milliliter (0.03 ounces) of blood will turn the urine red.

"Joggers hematuria" results from repeated jarring of the bladder during jogging or long-distance running.

Reddish urine that is not caused by blood in the urine is called pseudohematuria. Excessive consumption of beets, berries, or rhubarb; food coloring; and certain laxatives and pain medications can produce pink or reddish urine.

Answer 4

There are multiple causes of blood in urine. Some are serious, including cancers, trauma, stones, infections, and obstructions of the urinary tract. Others are less important, and may require no treatment. These may include viral infections, nonspecific inflammations of the kidney, medications which thin the blood's clotting ability, and benign prostate enlargement.

Answer 5

You may have a urinary tract infection or an area in the bladder that is irritated and oozing blood. I hope you're seeing a doctor for a diagnosis and treatment. You probably need an antibiotic.

Answer 6

I believe you got all the answers to your questions about having blood in your urine. But the worse thing is when there is urine in your blood!

Answer 7

Kidney infection. Injury. Sounds like you need to see a Dr.

Answer 8

Prostate injury or infection. A simple blood test can tell. Serious problems can develop such as prostate cancer...get it checked NOW if not sooner!

Answer 9

check it out immediatly. Blood in urine is called Hematuria which could also be as serious as cancer. Check it out fast. Early diagnosis helps.

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