What Does Blood in the Urine Mean? | Ask Prostate Expert, Mark Scholz, MD

Blood in the urine (known as hematuria) is a common occurrence that elicits prostate cancer fears in many men and usually results in an uncomfortable cystoscopy to check for the presence of bladder cancer. In this video, PCRI's CEO, Alex Scholz, asks Executive Director, Mark Scholz, MD, about hematuria, whether it is a symptom of prostate cancer, and Dr. Scholz offers information about a urine test that could circumvent the need for an invasive cystoscopy.

0:15 Is the presence of blood in the urine a symptom of prostate cancer?

Blood in the urine is very rarely an indicator of prostate cancer. More commonly it is a symptom of previous radiation, bladder cancer, kidney stones, or prostatitis.

1:03 Historically, a cystoscopy was required to test for the presence of bladder cancer; however, there is now a urine test called CXbladder that can be a substitute for the cystoscopy. A scan would still be required to check for kidney stones and other diagnostic criteria.

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[northyland]

My blood wasn't prostate cancer.. it was kidney cancer. 2.5 years later I'm missing a kidney but doing fine... Just got back from a 2 hour bike ride! Stay Positive!

[OscarGonzalez-vgcp]

Good to know this. Thanks Doctor and the lady asking are questions. 👍

[georgesbinetter]

For months blood and clots in urine consecutive to prostate radiation. Had bladder rinced and 2 blood bags tranfused. 0:58 0:58 No improvement.
Finally had hyperbaric oxygen therapy ( 40 sessions prescribed, bleeding stopped after 11 ). Now one year without blood. Therapy performed at military hospital used to treat severe burns .

[Sid_]

Alright I’m pissing blood. All the info I could really give is just it’s brownish, and it doesn’t hurt. Worried it may be a stone cause I’m pissing very often (atleast 10 minutes apart)

[markreid]

In Canada..Started peeing a little blood and the doctor only did a basic urine test for UTI and I guess they did not detect anything because I did not get a callback. I wish they did more tests. I would pay $300 for this cxbladder test. It is freaking me out. No clue where to even get the test done. I have no personal doctor here

[robprotz]

Nice comments. My latest hematuria was caused by a kidney stone! Big pointed sucker that was stuck in me for a long time.

[Rex_Thegentleman]

I just started having this im a teen and i feel good but the thing thats not good is that my mom is trying to get a thing to go to the doctors i feel no pain and im kinda stressed i think it might be a uti idk

[markjones]

Happened to me twice in 6 YEARS inflamed prostate

[saabitrishrestha]

Thank you very much for the useful information. I would like to know why still there is an enlargement of prostrate even after twice surgery removal of prostrate. Is it worrying. I would be glad to hear your valuable response. Thank you.

[queen-servant-of-allah]

Thank u so much for sharing very useful information 👍🏾👌🏽🌟🥰♥️

[foodforthought]

I had hematuria the other day, went to ER, they prescribed antibiotics (cipro) and it has cleared up. Will see urologist. But I also have an umbilical hernia located near my right bladder. Do you know if it's possible for the hernia, under stress, to bleed into the urethra, causing hematuria? Thanks.

[gpsfinancial]

I find it difficult to understand why more Urologists are not using CXbladder, especially in this age of social distancing. It is certainly easier for a patient to send a urine sample than do a cystoscopy and the test may be more accurate than cystoscopy. Is their a legitimate reason some Urologists are not using it?

[lovetheoutdoors]

1st of all stop asking about having blood in your urine on here and stop googling it. Go to the doctor and they will tell you. My step daughter got us infected with the omicron and we were almost torn to shit. After getting pass the virus on, February 15th I came home from work to find blood in my urine so the next day I went in to our local med center and did a urine and blood test. I went home and spent 3 days without seeing any blood but then it came back again. Today February 22 I saw my doctor and they went through my urine and blood test to find everything normal. I also did another urine test this morning and it came out normal with no blood showing up. Yes it's scary but never ever hold back on going to the doctor because you'll regret it, as of now I'm told to keep an eye on my urine and if any pain occurs to call the doctor a.s.a.p I scheduled follow up and if the blood goes away I no longer need to get tested but your doctor will tell you what's going on and will order more testing if needed. Please do not panic and seek medical attention as it could be something serious and if caught early it can save your life.

[tedoneilclark]

I've just urinated and red blood with a clot came out. I've found blood twice before but only once and a year apart. The last time I found it I went to doctors and had a urine sample test. I never received a reply though.

[mckenziehoward]

I have bin peeing blood and it really hurts

[christianguevara]

Question.
I held my pee today for a long time!
Now it hurts to pee and notice blood.
😞 any advice?

[restinpeacekobe]

This guy talks like a character in a video game made in the 1980s

[kimacenas]

My husband taking, lasix 40mg..once a day, then after 5days of taking, lasix, , his pee color is look likes blood, , !?its redish.isnt can affects what he takes!?

[mbs]

For some people a cystoscopy is more than 'kind of unpleasant'. Believe me. I know.

[vitowpl]

Yes I been having blood in my urine for months know told Dr told me to see urologist