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Is Blood In The Urine Serious?

My son has some blood in his urine and went to doctor last week, they checked UTI and said there were none.He just urinated and I observed the blood and it appeared to be mixed with some other discharge. Any ideas and should we visit ER tonight? The doctor he went to is in Mixxxxxxxxs and said they would have further results tomorrow. Please advise
Wed, 31 Oct 2018
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Hello!

Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!

Regarding your concern, I would explain that blood in the urine can be related to different possible causes: an UTI infection, a malformation or born defect of the urinary tract, inflammation, a trauma, a coagulation disorder, etc..

From the other hand, you should know that a red urine does not always indicate the presence of blood in the urine. It may be related to food intake.

Coming to this point, it is necessary performing further tests to investigate for the possible causes:

- a urinary tract ultrasound to examine the anatomy of the urinary ways
- a urine analysis for the presence of blood cells
- a urine bacterial culture for possible infection
- kidney and liver function tests.

You should discuss with his pediatrician on the above tests.

Hope you will find this answer helpful!

Wishing all the best,

Dr. Iliri
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Is Blood In The Urine Serious?

Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM! Regarding your concern, I would explain that blood in the urine can be related to different possible causes: an UTI infection, a malformation or born defect of the urinary tract, inflammation, a trauma, a coagulation disorder, etc.. From the other hand, you should know that a red urine does not always indicate the presence of blood in the urine. It may be related to food intake. Coming to this point, it is necessary performing further tests to investigate for the possible causes: - a urinary tract ultrasound to examine the anatomy of the urinary ways - a urine analysis for the presence of blood cells - a urine bacterial culture for possible infection - kidney and liver function tests. You should discuss with his pediatrician on the above tests. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Wishing all the best, Dr. Iliri