Last updated: 2026-10-03

Reviewed by Dr. B Sourabh Chandra Reddy, MCh (Urology) — Urology & Andrology | Orene Uro & Andro Care, Kothapet, Hyderabad

Blood in Urine: When to See a Urologist in Hyderabad

Quick answer: Blood in urine, called hematuria, means urine looks pink, red, or cola-coloured, or a urine test finds blood you cannot see. See a urologist even if it happens once and then clears. Stones, infection, and prostate problems are common causes. Tumours are less common but need to be ruled out.

What counts as blood in the urine?

Visible blood is called gross hematuria. Blood found only on a dipstick or microscope test is called microscopic hematuria. Both deserve an explanation. Beetroot, some dyes, and certain medicines can change urine colour without real bleeding, so a urine test confirms whether red cells are present.

At Orene Uro and Andro Care in Kothapet, Hyderabad, Dr. B. Sourabh Chandra Reddy starts with that distinction before ordering scans. A colour change alone is not a diagnosis.

Why does hematuria happen?

• Kidney or ureteric stones often cause pain in the side or back, sometimes with nausea. South Indian diets, low water intake, and hot weather raise stone risk.
• Urinary infection usually adds burning, frequency, or fever.
• Prostate enlargement in men over 50 can cause blood along with a weak stream or night-time urination.
• Bladder or kidney tumours are less common. Painless visible blood is a reason to be checked sooner, especially in people who smoke.
• Kidney disease and intense exercise can also show blood on a test.

When should you seek care the same day?

Go to urgent care or a hospital the same day if you cannot pass urine, you pass clots, you have fever with flank pain, you feel faint, or bleeding is heavy. These can signal obstruction, infection of a blocked kidney, or significant blood loss.

Book a routine urology visit, without waiting for a second episode, if blood appeared once and settled, if a health check found blood on a urine test, or if you are over 40, smoke, or have a family history of urinary cancers.

How does a urologist evaluate it in Hyderabad?

Evaluation is stepwise. A urine test looks for infection and confirms red blood cells. Blood tests and a urine culture are added when infection or kidney function is in question. Ultrasound is often the first scan. CT may be used when stones or other causes need a clearer view. Cystoscopy, a camera look inside the bladder, is considered when visible blood has no clear benign cause, particularly in adults with risk factors.

Dr. Reddy explains each step before it is done. Not every patient needs every test on day one.

What you can do before the visit

• Note when the blood appeared, whether there was pain, and any new medicines or supplements.
• Carry old ultrasound, urine, and blood reports.
• Do not start leftover antibiotics unless a doctor has confirmed an infection.
• Keep drinking water unless you have been told to limit fluids.

Frequently asked questions

Is one episode of blood in urine enough to see a doctor?

Yes. Even a single episode of visible blood, or blood found only on a urine test, should be assessed. The urine can look normal again while the cause is still present.

Does blood in urine always mean cancer?

No. Stones, infection, prostate enlargement, and exercise can all cause blood in urine. Cancer is less common, which is why a urologist checks rather than assuming the worst or ignoring it.

Can I wait if the urine colour returns to normal?

Do not wait for repeated episodes. Book a urology review, especially if you also have pain, clots, fever, difficulty passing urine, or you are over 40.

Where can I get hematuria checked in Hyderabad?

Orene Uro and Andro Care in Kothapet, Hyderabad, offers urology consultation with Dr. B. Sourabh Chandra Reddy. Call +91 91540 26822 or book online.

Key takeaway

Blood in the urine is a symptom, not a diagnosis. One clear episode is enough to see a urologist in Hyderabad. Early checks find treatable causes and avoid repeat antibiotics or painkillers that never address the source.

Disclaimer

This article is for education. It does not diagnose a condition or replace a consultation. Symptoms, medicines, and test results need a doctor who can examine you.

To review urinary or men’s health symptoms in Hyderabad, book an appointment with Dr. B. Sourabh Chandra Reddy at Orene Uro and Andro Care, Raghava Reddy Complex, New Nagole Main Road, Kothapet, Hyderabad 500035, or call +91 91540 26822.