Blood in urine

Blood in Urine

Blood in the urine: When to call

Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if:

  • You have symptoms of a urinary infection. For example:
    • You have pus in your urine.
    • You have pain in your back just below your rib cage. This is called flank pain.
    • You have a fever, chills, or body aches.
    • It hurts to urinate.
    • You have groin or belly pain.
  • You have more blood in your urine.

Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if:

  • You have new urination problems.
  • You do not get better as expected.

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