Blood in my urine - any ideas?!


Question: Blood in my urine - any ideas?
Okay, there wasn't any in my actual urine, but when wiping myself afterwards, I noticed there was some... And I'm positive it wasn't just my period. 100% positive.
I'm an 18yo female, who's eating healthily and doing lots of exercise. Little bit freaked out though...

Answers:

i think its heamaturia People with gross hematuria usually present to their doctor with this as a primary complaint. Microscopic hematuria, on the other hand, is most commonly detected as part of a periodic checkup by a primary-care physician.
The causes of gross and microscopic hematuria are similar and may result from bleeding anywhere along the urinary tract. One cannot readily distinguish between blood originating in the kidneys, ureters (the tubes that transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder), bladder, or urethra. Any degree of blood in the urine should be fully evaluated by a physician, even if it resolves spontaneously.
Hematuria, or blood in the urine, can be either gross (visible) or microscopic (as defined by more than three to five red blood cells per high power field when viewed under magnification). Gross hematuria can vary widely in appearance, from light pink to deep red with clots. Despite the quantity of blood in the urine being different, the types of conditions that can cause the problem are the same, and the workup or evaluation that is needed is identical.

People with gross hematuria usually present to their doctor with this as a primary complaint. Microscopic hematuria, on the other hand, is most commonly detected as part of a periodic checkup by a primary-care physician
Infection of the urine, stemming either from the kidneys or bladder, is a common cause of microscopic hematuria. Kidney and bladder stones can cause irritation and abrasion of the urinary tract, leading to microscopic or gross hematuria. Trauma affecting any of the components of the urinary tract or the prostate can lead to bloody urine. Hematuria can also be associated with renal (or kidney) disease, as well as hematologic disorders involving the body's clotting system. Medications that increase the risk of bleeding, such as aspirin, warfarin (Coumadin), or clopidogrel (Plavix), may also lead to bloody urine. Lastly, cancer anywhere along the urinary tract can present with hematuria.



If the blood is not from your urine and it doesn't coincide with your periods then you MUST see your doctor.
Vaginal bleeding has several causes. Most of them are relatively harmless and respond to treatment with pessaries or antibiotic; but there can be a few much more serious causes. Your GP will be able to run through the possibilities and determine the correct treatment.

Don't ignore this and hope it'll go away on its own (it may do, but how long will you wait?), or just try a mass of "over the counter" medicines. You shouldn't put up with it any longer than you have to.



Blood in urine is a symptom of a urinary tract infection. Some are treatable without antibiotics, but because of the severity, you should definetly go to the doctor so you can get something prescribed, and rule out any other possiblities.



CALL YOU DOC!!! It could be soething to do with a female problem, or, you may have a kidney or bladder stone or infection. Call right away when you get up--he may take a look, may take a "scrape," and for sure will collect urine for culture.



Could be a urinary iinfection and they always require antibiotics. Could be intersistial cystitis. See a doc right away.



i think u must be having some infection.if thats the case then use some anti biotic and see a doctor.and hope u have not fingered yourself or had sex recently .if yes then you must have broken your hymen



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