What Causes Blood In Urine When Diagnosed With Interstitial Cystitis?

Brief Answer:
Plan for hematuria:

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

For an uncomplicated lower (bladder only) urinary tract infection, you could probably wait and increase the amount of water you are drinking.

But with passing blood clots, it would be best to get checked out. If there are any all night urgent care clinics near you, I recommend going there, but if that isn't available, then do go in to the ER.

In the clinic or ER, they should do a full urinalysis and if there is indication of infection, make sure that they send the specimen for culture and sensitivity testing. As you may know, given your history, a sensitivity test shows which antibiotics are effective against the particular bacteria you may have (if the culture is positive).

The bleeding could be from a bad bladder infection. But with your history of stones, that is a possibility too. As are other problems occurring in the kidneys, but the risk of those problems (autoimmune inflammation, tumor) are much less likely. With autoimmune problems, usually there are fevers and feeling overall ill, for example.

I am not sure what to make of the swollen fingers yesterday, unless perhaps you used your hands more or ate more salt. But it would be reasonable, given this plus the gross hematuria you are noting, to have a blood test for BUN and Creatinine which are kidney function blood tests.

I would welcome, if you are willing, for you to let me know how you are doing after you have gone in to be evaluated.

I hope this information helps. Please let me know if I can provide further information.

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Brief Answer:
Your welcome!

Detailed Answer:
I am glad you are getting treated and hope your interstitial cystitis calms down quickly. Feel better soon!

Best regards,
Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh, MD

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