What could be wrong if you are spotting blood in your urine and feel cramps in your stomach area and should you consult a doctor?

Answer 1

Yes, you should consult a doctor about the blood in your urine. Hematuria means blood in the urine. Microscopic hematuria means that the blood is seen only when the urine is examined under a microscope. Gross hematuria means that there is enough blood in the urine to be seen without a microscope. Hematuria is a sign that something is causing bleeding in the urinary tract. The urinary tract includes the kidneys, the ureters (tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder), the bladder, and the urethra (tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body). Some common causes of blood in the urine are: urinary tract (bladder) infection strenuous exercise kidney disease a stone in your bladder or in a kidney an inherited disease such as sickle cell anemia or systemic lupus erythematosus medicines such as blood thinners, including heparin (Calciparine, Liquaemin), warfarin (Coumadin), or aspirin-type medicines; penicillins; sulfa-containing drugs; cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) a tumor in your urinary tract a prostate infection injury to any part of the urinary tract (for example, falling off a bike might bruise your kidney). This sounds like a urinary tract infection to me. I have had one and I purchased tablets called Azo Standard from my local grocery. They have many different kinds. It worked great! It will make your pee very orange, almost red, but it is supposed to so dont worry. It also might make it smell a little. For me it took about three days and the problem was gone. So good luck and I really recommend Azo!