There is a person in Delhi, 48 years old. He was having blood in urine for the last two years. But he did not take it seriously at all. Because apart from blood in urine, neither were they feeling pain.

Neither was there any fever. Neither was the weight decreasing. He would take medicine every time and get cured.

But at the end of 2025, he started bleeding again. There was another problem as well. They would feel the urge to urinate, but would not urinate properly. Nor is the bladder completely empty. This time when he felt stressed, he consulted a doctor. It was found that he had a huge tumor in his right kidney. This was a cancerous tumor. By the time he reached AIIMS, the cancer had spread to many other parts. He had surgery just a few weeks ago. Now he is slowly recovering.

Blood in urine is called hematuria in medical language. Many people have this problem. But most people ignore it. And this is a big mistake. Blood can appear in urine due to many reasons. What are these reasons, we will understand from the doctor. We will also know which symptoms are important to pay attention to. Which tests should be done? What changes should be made in lifestyle and diet to avoid blood in urine? And what is the treatment for blood in urine?

Causes and symptoms of blood in urine

Dr. Abhinav Jain told us this.

Dr. Abhinav Jain, Consultant, Urology, Manipal Hospital, Dwarka, New Delhi

If there is blood in the urine, it is important to understand whether there is pain along with the blood or not. Most of the patients say that there is blood while urinating, along with pain or burning sensation. The most common cause in such cases is urinary tract infection (UTI) or stones. If blood comes without pain, it could be a sign of cancer.

Blood in urine can also be understood according to age. The cause of bleeding at a young age is often stones in the kidney or ureter. In middle aged and sexually active people, the cause is mostly urinary infection. If the person is elderly and also takes cigarettes or tobacco, then the cause could be cancer. This includes kidney cancer, urinary bladder cancer and prostate cancer.

This can be understood in another way. There are some reasons which can be treated by surgery. Like stones, infections and cancer. Some reasons are related to internal problems of the kidneys. Such as glomerulonephritis (inflammation of the kidneys) and in rare cases coagulopathy (blood clotting). Due to these also there may be blood in urine.

There is one important thing which many people do not pay attention to. If you are taking blood thinners. Especially those heart patients in whom stent has been inserted. He takes blood thinning medicines. These medicines can also cause blood in urine.

To find out the reason for blood in urine, first of all a simple urine test is done.

necessary tests

To find out the reason for blood in urine, first of all a simple urine test is done. This shows whether there is a urinary tract infection (UTI). After this a test is done Ultrasound KUB (Kidney, Ureter, Bladder). In this it is seen whether there is any lump or stone in the kidney. Then the tube coming down from the kidney i.e. the ureter is checked to see if there are any stones in it. Then the urinary bladder is checked to see if there are any stones or cancerous lumps in it. Finally, the size of the prostate gland is checked, because sometimes this can also be the reason for bleeding.

What changes should be made in lifestyle to avoid blood in urine?

The most important thing is to stay away from smoking and tobacco. Tobacco in any form. It is a misconception that only smoking is harmful. Pan masala, khaini and zarda are as harmful as beedis and cigarettes. Therefore do not take tobacco in any form. You should eat healthy food. Maintain an active lifestyle.

treatment of blood in urine

Many people ignore blood in urine. Due to this the problem can gradually become serious. If kidney cancer is caught on time, its treatment is easy. But if it continues to grow, kidney cancer can spread to other parts of the body. In such a situation, treatment becomes difficult. Similarly, having stones in kidney or ureter is a common problem. If it is identified and treated on time, bleeding can be cured by removing the stones.

Sometimes kidney stones occur without pain and keep growing slowly. Many patients come when the stones are very large, say 3 cm. Then the tests reveal that the kidneys have failed. Therefore, blood in urine should not be ignored at all. If you ever have pain in your lower back or side. Nausea or vomiting. If there is fever or burning sensation during urination, then these can be symptoms of stones. In such a situation, it is important to immediately consult a doctor and get checked.

(The points mentioned here, the treatment method and the dosage recommended are based on the experience of experts. Before implementing any advice, please consult your doctor.