Blood in any form or quantity in urine is an ominous sign. Scroll down to learn its causes and complications.
Have you ever noticed blood in your urine? Blood clots in the urine are an ominous sign and indicate that the bleeding is significant. It may be caused due to several factors like trauma, Urinary Tract Infections (UTI), or bladder cancer. If not treated, it may result in health conditions like sepsis and low blood pressure. We spoke to our expert Dr Gutta Srinivas, Senior Consultant Urologist and Transplant Surgeon, Clinical Director-Department of Urology, Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad, who explained this condition, its causes, and complications.
“Most often, the blood clots in the urine are amorphous. However, when the bleeding is from the upper tract (kidneys and ureter), the clots are worm or thread-like”, informed Dr Srinivas. These blood clots may frequently be seen in the urine or may be present in addition to pain that never goes away.
Dr Srinivas said, “If the bleeding is from the kidneys or ureter it’s usually associated with pain. On the other hand, if the shape of the clot is worm or thread-like then the bleeding is from the kidneys.”
According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), If blood clots in urine get large enough to obstruct the ureters (vessels that connect the kidneys to the bladder) or the urethra, they can cause pain.
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It is important to identify the underlying causes of blood clots in urine for the necessary treatment. Dr Srinivas listed its causes as follows:
Blood in the urine is not uncommon, usually, it's mild in nature, but blood in any form or quantity is an ominous sign.
“It signals danger when someone is passing large and bright red-coloured clots in the urine. It indicates significant bleeding can lead to hypotension and shock. These individuals need urgent care in an emergency department”, highlighted Dr Srinivas.
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