Why is blood in your urine?

Answer 1

A general indication of RBC in urine should not panic you. There is a certain normal level of RBCs (allowable) in urine (microscopic analysis). However, more than usual can indicate kidney damage; if you have done these tests through a doctor, they will have told you whether you need to visit again and what the story is.

It also could just mean that there is a bladder infection or the person is just getting over one.

It can happen by contamination of the urine specimen if a female has this and test was done around the time of menstruation.

Answer 2

White blood cells in your urine can mean that there is an infection present. You may have a urinary tract infection, kidney infection, or a bladder infection all of which can be treated with medication.

Answer 3

This could be caused by a UTI (urinary tract infection). You should go to the doctors and see if you need antibiotics. You also may need the toilet a lot and also it may smell you may also get pains in your stomach or you may have kidney stones or have damaged the inside of your body if your over 40 you may have the risk of kidney, bladder or prostate cancer (if your a man) this may cause hematuria (blood in the urine).

Here are some of the causes for blood in the urine:

• Kidney stones

• Infections of the urinary tract (UTIs) or genitals

• Blockage of the urinary tract, usually the urethra: by a stone, a tumor, a narrowing of the opening (stricture), or a compression from surrounding structures

• Cancer of the kidney, bladder, or prostate

• Kidney disease

• Blood clotting disorders

• Injury to the upper or lower urinary tract, as in a car accident or a bad fall (especially falls onto your back)

Answer 4

They are often present when there is or recently has been a urinary tract infection, such as a bladder infection. There can be other reasons, so the only way to know what it means in an individual patient is for a medical professional to do an examination.

Answer 5

Well, it could be a sign of your first period.

But if this happened after your period if could be a urinary infection.

But just to be sure check with your parents, a expert in health, or a docter.

And just a tip periods last 5 or more days and only happen once a month