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Blood In Your Urine?

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Haematuria can be a sign of a more serious underlying condition.

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Why is There
Blood in My Urine?

Blood in the urine, also known as haematuria, is due to the presence of red blood cells in urine.

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Haematuria can be seen either:

Visibly (gross haematuria)
– Urine appears red, pink, or cola-coloured
Non-visibly (microscopic haematuria)
– Urine appears normal but the red blood cells are detected under a microscope

Haematuria is a symptom more than a diagnosis and it is important to identify the cause of the bleeding for appropriate treatment to take place.

Early diagnosis and intervention can go a long way in improving treatment outcomes.

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What Could’ve Caused
Blood in the Urine?

Haematuria can have many causes—including urinary tract infections, kidney stones, bladder or kidney infections, vigorous exercise, prostate enlargement, and even cancers of the urinary tract. Sometimes it’s due to injury or contamination from menstruation.

While not always serious, blood in the urine should always be checked by a doctor to rule out any underlying issues.

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When to Seek
Medical Attention

You should seek medical attention if you:

See blood in your urine more than once

Experience pain, fever, or difficulty urinating

Have a history of kidney or bladder problems

Are over 40, especially if you're a smoker

Notice blood without any obvious cause (e.g. no recent exercise or injury)

Even if symptoms are mild or disappear, it’s important to get checked to help detect and treat serious conditions promptly.

Treatment for
haematuria
depends on its underlying cause.

From medications and minor procedures to surgery,
our urology clinic provides tailored
and effective treatment plans for your needs.

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What to Expect at
Your Visit

At your first consult, you can expect the following to take place:

Discussion of your symptoms
Including when the blood was first noticed, any associated pain, and other urinary issues.
Review of your medical history
including past infections, medications, surgeries, and family history.
Physical examination
especially if symptoms suggest issues with the kidneys, bladder, or prostate.
Initial tests
such as a urine test (urinalysis), blood tests, or imaging like an ultrasound may be ordered.
Discussion of next steps
including possible diagnoses, further investigations (e.g. cystoscopy or CT scan), and treatment options.

The goal is to identify the cause of the haematuria and help your urologist determine the treatment needed.

Blood In Urine (Hematuria) Specialist in Singapore

Meet Our Urologist

Dr Lincoln Tan

Consultant Urologist
MBBS, MRCS(EDIN), MMED(SURG), FRCS(UROL)(RCPSG), FAMS(UROL)

Dr Lincoln Tan is a consultant urologist and accredited robotic surgeon who has worked in the United Kingdom, Singapore, and Australia.

He was the former Director of Urologic Oncology at the National University Hospital (NUH) and National Cancer Institute of Singapore (NCIS); and is experienced in managing a full range of urological problems, ranging from blood in urine to advanced cancers.

Dr Tan prioritises listening to his patients' concerns and providing empathetic, personalised care. By putting his patients first, he achieves the best possible outcomes for them.

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Why is There Blood in My Urine?

What Could’ve Caused Blood in the Urine?

When to Seek Medical Attention

What to Expect at Your Visit

Discussion of your symptoms

Review of your medical history

Physical examination

Initial tests