Hematuria

Description

Blood in the urine, which can be harmless or a symptom of a serious illness.

When to seek immediate medical care

See a healthcare professional right away if:

• A person needs to urinate but can't.
• Lots of blood appears to be in the urine.

When to make a doctor's appointment

See a healthcare professional if:

• Urine looks pink, red or the color of cola.
• Urination also is painful.