What are the causes of blood in the urine?

Answer by  bubbyboy (9929)

A severe bladder infection can cause blood in the urine. An injury to the kidneys can do the same. Kidney stones and serious conditions such as kidney cancer can make the urine bloody.

Answer by  bubbyboy (9929)

Many things can cause this including cancer, kidney stones, kidney infection, bladder infections and injury. Your doctor can do many tests to determine the cause.

Answer by  Milette4 (900)

It may be caused by urinary tract infection, kidney disease, kidney stones, cancer, prostate disease, diabetes or high blood pressure. Certain medication may also cause the appearance of blood in urine.

Answer by  kacey912 (34)

Urinary tract infections (more common in woman), kidney infections, bladder or kidney stones, enlarged prostate (only in men), kidney disease, advanced kidney, bladder, or prostate cancer, inherited disorders such as sickle cell anemia or Alport syndrome, kidney injury from sports or a blow to the kidneys, certain medications including aspirin, penicillin, heparin, or cytoxen, or strenuous exercise

Answer by  marla1024 (60)

There could be an infection of the bladder, uninary tract or the kidneys. Kidney stones can cause blood in the urine as well.

Answer by  roadrunner (39)

Blood in the urine could be from many different causes, it could be menstrual blood or it could be the sign of a kidney stone.

Answer by  holdengal (693)

Excessive exercise can cause some blood in urine and stool, especially a biking or spin class. Sitting on a bike seat for a long time during hour long cardio sessions can irritate that area.