Blood in urine — which specialty
Urine that is pink, red, or brown like strong tea.
Usually seen by
Kidney and urology
Other directions, depending on what comes with it:
- Nephrology — with swelling and raised blood pressure
Not sure you have picked the right one? Start with general internal medicine — routing you to the right place is their job, not yours.
Go now, without waiting for an appointment, if any of these apply
- Blood in urine with high fever
- Blood in urine with severe flank pain
- Blood in urine with inability to pass urine
- Passing clots
This list is not exhaustive and does not replace judgement on the spot. If something is clearly wrong and you are unsure, call your local emergency number or go to the nearest facility — waiting in order to be certain is the most dangerous way to spend the time.
What you will be asked — have the answers ready
- Blood at the start, at the end, or throughout the stream
- Whether it hurts or not — PAINLESS blood in urine still needs seeing, it is not the milder version
- Whether you have eaten beetroot or red dragon fruit, or taken anything that colours urine
- Whether you smoke
A first appointment is short. Having these answers ready is the cheapest way to avoid a second visit that exists only to supply information.
Bring with you
- A photograph of the urine if you have one
- Previous urine results
- A list of medicines, blood thinners in particular
What a first visit usually involves
- A urine test to confirm red cells are genuinely present
- Ultrasound of the urinary tract
- Cystoscopy if indicated