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Hematuria (Blood in Urine) — When to See a Urologist

  Hematuria (Blood in Urine) — When to See a Urologist Blood in your urine — visible or not — is never normal. It is always a signal from your body that something needs attention. Do not wait for it to happen again. Act the first time. What Is Hematuria? Gross Hematuria — visible blood; urine appears pink, red, or brown Microscopic Hematuria — invisible to the eye; detected only in urine tests Both require medical evaluation. Common Causes Kidney stones scraping the urinary tract Urinary tract infections Enlarged prostate in men Kidney infection Bladder or kidney cancer — painless blood is an early warning sign Blood thinners and certain medications Warning Signs to Never Ignore Visible blood in urine — even just once Blood clots during urination Painless blood in urine in adults over 40 Blood in urine with high fever Recurring episodes How a Urologist Diagnoses It Urine culture and routine test Ultrasound KUB CT scan for detailed imaging Cystos...