Signs and symptoms of Hematuria

Blood in the urine, which may be grossly observed or is discovered in routine microscopic examination of urine, is the classical feature of numerous disorders of the kidney and the ureters/bladder.

Other associated signs and symptoms vary based on the underlying disorder and can include a wide range of features such as

• Headache

• Vomiting

• Blurring of vision

• Altered senses

• Seizures

• Breathlessness and

• A history of sore throat or skin infection

Other features such as joint pain, skin rashes and prolonged fever may also be noticed.

Some of the signs may be specific to the abdominal area and include

• Painful urination

• Decreased or absent urination

• Urgency to urinate and

• Pain in the abdomen region or lower back region.¹

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Written by: Healthplus24 team
Date last updated: April 15, 2012