What Causes Blood In Urine In An Elderly Person?

Posted on Sat, 19 Aug 2017

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Question : My 75 year old husband just passed a small blood clot and blood in his urine this morning. He has no pain. He had some blood in his urine a couple of weeks ago but it went away. What could be going on and what would be a good home remedy until he can see his doctor next week.

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (59 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Mostly due to enlarged prostate .

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for query .

Blood in urine in elderly patient is mostly due to rupture of tiny vein on superficial surface of enlarged prostate which is common at this age .

Consult qualified Urologist for clinical and digital rectal examination and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis.
1) Urine routine and culture.
2) Ultrasound scanning of abdomen and pelvis
3) Serum PSA.
4) Endoscopic Examination of bladder (Cystoscopy)

In the mean while start taking antibiotic like Ciprofloxacin and Nitrofurantoin twice daily along with Tomsulosin once daily .

Ensure to drink more water .

Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions,I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

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