Bladder Cancer
Why is there blood in my urine?
Quick answer
Causes include infection, kidney stones, an enlarged prostate, and less often, bladder or kidney cancer.
Even one episode needs checking.
Two offices for Grayson families
Grayson families can choose either of our clinics with surgery centers: Snellville (1557 Janmar Rd, Snellville, GA 30078) or Lawrenceville (501 Crown Pointe Way, Lawrenceville, GA 30046).
How our urologists help
Even one episode of blood in the urine is worth checking, and our urologists look for the cause step by step. Frequently the cause turns out to be treatable, for example an infection, a stone or prostate enlargement. Because bladder or kidney cancer is sometimes the reason, we check carefully. We’ll explain each test and what it can show.
Expect this at your visit
We’ll test your urine and image the kidneys, and many people also have cystoscopy so we can see inside the bladder. Your medicine list matters here, blood thinners above all. Grayson families can be seen in Snellville or Lawrenceville.
Ready for your visit
Note when you saw the blood, its color and whether you had pain or fever. Bring that, plus your medicine list, especially any blood thinners. If you’ve had imaging or a urine test elsewhere, bring the results so we can avoid repeating them.
Please call us if
Call us if the blood comes back, even once. With heavy bleeding, clots or trouble urinating, go to the ER now.
Grayson questions, answered
What if it happened just once?
Even a single episode should be checked. Blood that comes and goes can still have a cause we need to find.
Does pink urine always mean blood?
Not always. Some foods and medicines can tint urine, which is one reason a urine test is part of the visit.
Is a cystoscopy painful?
We numb the urethra with gel, and most people find it quick and manageable. We’ll explain each step as we go.
Watch a video
This Advanced Urology episode looks at what blood in the urine can be telling you.
For more detail
General patient education from Advanced Urology. Grayson articles list