Blood in Urine: Causes and What to Do

Kathmandu. Are you noticing a change in the color of your urine when you urinate? People often complain of urine suddenly turning from normal to pink or blood-like. Such sudden changes can cause worry and fear that a serious disease may have developed in the body. It can also cause pain in the future. While such fears are normal, ignoring such symptoms can be very dangerous. Sometimes, people ignore changes in urine color as a result of drinking cold drinks or eating something else. Their thinking is that the change in urine color is due to the food or drink they consumed, and it will get better in a short time. But such negligence can worsen the problem, and sometimes the disease can only be cured after many check-ups and medication. Therefore, it is good to understand the causes of blood in urine beforehand. What is this condition called in medical terms? The condition of blood in urine is called hematuria. In such a condition, urine may appear pink, red, or brown. Even a small amount of blood in the urine can change its color. Many people with this condition do not experience pain. But if there is clotted blood or it is blocking the urine, there may be pain during urination.

Infection or inflammation of the bladder, kidney, urinary tract, or prostate can cause blood in the urine.