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Blood in Urine in Women: Specialized Treatment in New York City<\/strong><\/h1>\n

by Alex Shteynshlyuger MD<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Board Certified Urologists in NYC are Experienced in Treating Blood in Urine in Women<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Our board-certified urologist has more than 10 years of experience,<\/strong> providing an evaluation for blood in the urine. We treat women with blood in urine.  Many patients also have multiple medical problems that include diabetes, heart disease, strokes, heart attacks, hypertension, multiple sclerosis, COPD and asthma, sleep apnea, high cholesterol and obesity, colon cancer.<\/p>\n

We diagnose the cause of blood in urine and treat over 90% of causes of bloody urine,<\/strong> including UTI, cystitis, bladder stones, kidney stones, kidney cancer, bladder cancer, and renal problems. <\/p>\n

Why Is Blood in Urine an Important Symptom?<\/h2>\n

\"\"Blood in the urine is an important symptom that is often associated with serious medical problems.   Whether blood is microscopic or visible, proper medical evaluation is essential<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n

Urologists are the only medical specialists who are skilled at fully evaluating and treating causes of blood in the urine.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Required examination for blood in urine includes a physical exam, microscopic urinalysis, urine culture,<\/strong> and STD testing<\/strong><\/a> when appropriate.  In the absence of UTI or another obvious cause such as ureteral stones, cystoscopy<\/strong> and CT urogram<\/strong> should be performed.<\/p>\n

Significant medical problems can occur in women with microscopic or visible bleeding<\/strong>. The chances of having a dangerous problem are higher if the blood in urine is visible.<\/p>\n

Where to Get Treatment for Blood in Urine in NYC?<\/h2>\n

At New York Urology Specialists, we offer same-day treatment for bloody urine<\/strong>.  Same-day virtual video appointments<\/strong> and in-person<\/strong> appointments are available.<\/p>\n

Call\/text today: 1-646-663-5515<\/a> <\/span><\/span><\/strong>or <\/span>make an appointment<\/span><\/a> online.  <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

We perform kidney stone removal surgery, lithotripsy, bladder tumor removal, kidney tumor removal, and treatment of bladder and prostate bleeding.  We treat sexual and erection problems<\/a><\/strong> and offer comprehensive STD testing<\/a><\/strong> for infections. We offer confidential<\/strong> appointments.<\/p>\n

Our appointment costs<\/a> are affordable with or without insurance<\/strong>.  We offer free insurance verification<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Visible and Microscopic Blood in Urine in Women<\/h2>\n

Blood in the urine<\/strong> is known medically as \u2018hematuria.\u2019 Other descriptions are sometimes used, such as a trace of blood in urine, red blood cells (RBCs) in urine, or visible blood in the urine.  <\/p>\n

When the blood in urine is microscopic (not visible but detectable via testing), the severity is measured as red blood cells (RBC) per high power field (HPF) under the microscope.  Usually, >3-5 RBCs\/HPF is considered abnormal.<\/strong> With >20-50 RBCs\/HPF, a significant urological or medical problem often exists.<\/p>\n

Blood in the urine can originate from the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra.  Sometimes inflammation of adjacent organs such as the colon (colitis), uterus, or cervix can also cause blood in the urine.<\/p>\n

Blood in urine<\/h2>\n

Blood in urine in women can sometimes originate from vaginal bleeding, uterine bleeding, or menstrual period. <\/b>Sometimes rectal bleeding can be confused with hematuria.<\/p>\n

It is important to distinguish whether the blood is from the genital or urinary tract as the causes, evaluation, and treatments are different.  <\/b><\/p>\n

What You Need to Know:<\/h2>\n

Visible blood in urine typically signifies a significant medical and urological problem.<\/strong>  Most women with microscopic or invisible blood in urine also have an underlying problem that requires diagnosis and treatment<\/strong>. While often the problem is minor such as a UTI, other times the problem may be more dangerous<\/strong> such as kidney stones<\/a> or bladder cancer<\/a>.   At New York Urology Specialists, we use the most advanced tests<\/strong> to evaluate the causes of hematuria.  <\/p>\n

Microscopic Hematuria<\/h2>\n

The finding of microscopic red blood cells in urine is fairly common in women. Usually, it is found incidentally during a routine urine analysis. If a diagnosis is made using a dipstick urinalysis<\/strong>, the test needs to be confirmed with a microscopic examination to ensure that there are red blood cells present. Sometimes a dipstick test can produce unreliable results.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Visible or Gross Hematuria is Less Common.<\/h2>\n

If the blood in urine is visible as <\/b>pink or red-colored urine, no additional tests to confirm blood in the urine are required.  Visible blood in the urine is usually a diagnosis that is established by the patient herself.   Even if visible blood in urine resolves spontaneously, a thorough evaluation by a urologist is advisable.<\/b><\/p>\n

Blood in the urine can occur in women with a bladder infection<\/strong>.  Blood in the urine can also be a symptom of other medical and urological problems such as bladder cancer, kidney or bladder stones, and kidney cancer in women.<\/p>\n

Women who have a history of smoking<\/strong>, even if they quit as long as 20 years before, are at increased risk for bladder cancer; so are women over age 40<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Sometimes blood in the urine can cause symptoms that mimic UTI<\/strong>.  Unless bacterial culture showed a UTI, caution should be exercised in attributing blood in urine to an infection.  Sometimes blood in the urine is episodic and disappears on its own within a day or a few days.  An antibiotic given for a UTI when there is no UTI can make it appear that it\u2019s helping.<\/p>\n

The causes of hematuria vary depending on the age of a woman and the underlying risk factors.<\/p>\n

Common Causes of Hematuria or Bloody Urine in Women<\/b> are:<\/h2>\n