How is blood in urine treated?

Management of blood in urine depends upon the underlying cause. Many times, a cause cannot be found, which is fortunate, because it generally suggests that there is not a harmful situation present. Remember that the real reason for a hematuria workup is not to prove a specific cause but to rule out a serious problem. If no cause is found for the hematuria, the urine should be checked on a yearly basis to make certain that no changes are occurring. However, if gross hematuria were to recur, repeat evaluation may be necessary and a physician should be consulted. A blood test to check kidney function and a blood-pressure check should be done as well. Men over 50 should have a yearly prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test to screen for prostate cancer.

Further discussion of the treatment for hematuria would depend upon the results of the previously mentioned workup and the exact cause for the hematuria. The urologist who performs this examination would direct any further treatment or workup that would be necessary.