Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
in Chennai
Prompt, thorough evaluation of blood in the urine from common causes like infection, stones and an enlarged prostate to catching bladder and kidney cancer early, with cystoscopy and imaging under one roof.
Understanding blood in the urine (hematuria)
Blood in the urine visible or detected on a urine test should always be evaluated, as the causes range from a simple infection to a treatable cancer detected early.
Hematuria is not a diagnosis in itself but a signal. Common causes include urinary infections, kidney or bladder stones and an enlarged prostate. Importantly, it can also be the first sign of a bladder or kidney cancer and finding these early makes them far more treatable.
Because the same symptom can be harmless or serious, the safe approach is always to investigate properly, so nothing important is missed and you can be reassured.
Visible and microscopic blood
Blood in the urine can appear in different ways, and each is assessed:
Visible (gross)
Pink, red, or cola-coloured urine that you can see.
Microscopic
Blood found only on a urine test, not visible to the eye.
Painless
Painless visible blood is an important red flag that needs prompt evaluation.
With pain
Blood with pain often points to a stone or infection.
Why painless blood matters
Painless visible blood in the urine is the classic early warning sign of a bladder tumour. It should never be ignored or put down to a one-off even a single episode warrants a full urological assessment.
What causes blood in the urine
Infection
Urinary tract infections are a common, treatable cause.
Stones
Kidney or bladder stones can scratch and cause bleeding.
Enlarged prostate
Tumours
Bladder and kidney cancers can present with painless haematuria.
How blood in the urine is evaluated
Treatment is matched to how much the symptoms bother you — starting simple and stepping up only as needed.
Urine tests
To detect infection and, sometimes, abnormal cells (cytology).
CT urogram
Cystoscopy
A flexible camera to inspect the bladder lining directly.
Ultrasound
A useful first scan of the kidneys and bladder.
How it is treated
Treat the underlying cause
Once the cause is found, treatment is directed at it antibiotics for infection, or stone treatment.
Enlarged prostate care
If an enlarged prostate is responsible, medication or laser surgery resolves the bleeding.
Uro-oncology care
If a tumour is found, prompt, expert cancer treatment gives the best outcome.
Blood-in-urine evaluation in Chennai
Dr. A.K. Jayaraj is a Senior Consultant Urologist and Uro-Oncologist in Chennai who thoroughly evaluates blood in the urine — using urine tests, imaging and cystoscopy to find the cause quickly, and to catch any serious condition early.
Where the cause is a stone, an enlarged prostate or a tumour, he provides the full range of minimally invasive and robotic treatment under one roof.
- Thorough hematuria evaluation
- Cystoscopy & imaging
- Uro-oncology specialist
- 20+ years of surgical experience
Frequently asked questions
Blood in the urine should always be checked, because the causes range from harmless to serious. Many cases are due to infection, stones or an enlarged prostate but blood in the urine can also be the first and only sign of a bladder or kidney cancer, which is why a proper evaluation is important even if it happens only once.
Yes, this is the single most important message on this page. Bladder and kidney tumours classically bleed intermittently blood appears, stops for weeks or months, then returns. The bleeding stopping does not mean the cause has gone. One episode of visible blood is enough to warrant complete evaluation.
Painless visible blood in the urine is taken particularly seriously, because it can be the earliest sign of a bladder or kidney tumour. It can also come from an enlarged prostate or other causes but it always warrants prompt assessment, including a look inside the bladder (cystoscopy) and a scan.
Often, yes. Cystoscopy passing a fine flexible camera into the bladder under local anaesthetic is the best way to inspect the bladder lining directly and is a key part of evaluating visible blood in the urine. It is quick and generally well tolerated.
Microscopic blood seen only on a urine test, not visible to you is common and often benign, but still deserves assessment to rule out stones, infection or, less commonly, a tumour. Your urologist will advise which tests are appropriate for your situation.
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