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Blood In Urine - What Does It Signify?

Dr. Nikhil Sharma 90% (27 ratings)
MBBS, MS - General Surgery, DNB (Urology)
Urologist, Ghaziabad
Blood In Urine - What Does It Signify?

If you notice blood while urinating, you must visit a urologist to get a clear picture of the health issue. Blood in urine is known as hematuria in medical terms. Such a condition can occur in both men and women. It is a common condition and does not require the patient to panic. Rather immediate tests should be conducted to find out the cause of the blood and treated accordingly. Such conditions are very much treatable with a little care and vigilance following of the doctor’s advice. 

Here are some of the common causes of hematuria in individuals: 

  1. Urine Infections: Urine infections are the common cause of blood in your urine. Most commonly these affect urinary bladder and rarely kidneys also. Prompt identification and treatment can easily revert this problem. 
  2. Urinary Stones: Another major cause of hematuria, usually accompanied by pain in the abdomen. 
  3. Enlarged Prostate: With an enlarged prostate, there can be blood flow with the urine. Rarely this may be a sign of cancer in the prostate. 
  4. Exercise: This might come as a surprise for many of the fitness freaks. While exercises are needed for the body and rightly so; but exercises should be done in a certain limit. Heavy exercises, limitless and vigorous exercises can sometimes cause other health problems in the body. One such problem is the passing of blood in the urine. 
  5. Medications: Quite interesting is the fact that long-term consumption of certain medicines might cause hematuria in individuals. Certain medicines like penicillin and aspirin are absorbed by the body to a certain extent. But overdose or the regular dosage might lead to further problems in the human body. 
  6. Kidney Injury: A kidney injury is a form of internal injury which can be felt and manifested through signs and symptoms. Such injuries occur mostly to those who are in the field of sports. At times, a heavy punch, a hard training session, or an exhaustive fall might lead to kidney injuries. This, in turn, would cause hematuria. 
  7. Tumors of Urinary Tract: Bleeding can occur from tumors arising from kidney, ureter, urinary bladder as well as urethra. These require timely detection and management. Early treatment leads to an excellent long-term outcome. 

Thus, these are some of the common reasons for the development of blood in urine. However, it is a condition which can be best analyzed by the medical practitioner. Therefore, on the occasion of blood, you must get it tested and treated immediately.

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Strong Smelling Urine - Know Its Reason!

Dr. Poonam Agarwal 90% (62 ratings)
MBBS, DGO, DNB - Obstetrics & Gynecology
Gynaecologist, Delhi
Strong Smelling Urine - Know Its Reason!

Many people are embarrassed to talk about their urine colour or urine problem with anybody, including their doctor. But, what people always forget is that strong smelling urine and the change in the colour of the urine is a serious issue. Your urine colour directly tells you about your health, especially your inner body. So, without being embarrassed you should consult a doctor, if and when, you find foul odour in your urine. Following are some of the reasons for the causes of strong smelling urine.

  1. You are dehydrated: Urine is not supposed to leave odour. It should be odourless, but if you find strong smell in your urine, you should consult a doctor immediately. The most common reason of foul odour in your urine is dehydration. If the amount of water needed in your body is not enough then, there will be less water in your body as a result the waste products will not be diluted in water being more concentrated making the urine darker and more odour. But once you start drinking water, it should go normal. Normally, this kind of situations occur in early morning when your water intake is less or not at all. But drinking lot of water will solve this issue immediately.
  2. More alcohol or caffeine intake: If you are habituated to drink a lot of coffee then it may happen that you find strong smell of coffee in your urine. Although it is not very problematic yet it is healthy if you reduce the intake of coffee in your daily life in order to have a healthy digestive system. Not just coffee but even alcohol could be the reason of irregular or need to urinate a lot more than usual.
  3. Bacterial InfectionThere could be bacterial infection or kidney infection which could lead to strong smell of urine. In order to ensure you should go to a doctor and get important tests done. Then the doctor can suggest treatment according to your results and if all the results are normal then you could be suggested to maintain a balanced diet on regular basis.
  4. Imbalanced Diet: The problem can sometimes come from the use of certain vitamins from imbalances in your diet. There are substances like nitrates and phosphates in the urine which can give dark colour and odour. You should always have a proper diet and follow it in order to have a healthy digestive system. Eating lot of garlic and onion can also bring odour in your urine.
  5. DiabetesIf you are diabetic, it may be possible that you find dark urine and odour in your urine. It indicates that your sugar level is not normal and gone much high than normal. If you are not diabetic then it may be a sign of diabetes so you should get diagnosed immediately with your doctor.

There are multiple causes of strong smelling urine but most of them could be cured easily if diagnosed immediately. But in order to avoid this issue it is better to be careful with your diet and drink a lot of water. At least three litres of water a day is an absolute necessity!

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5 Reasons Your Urine Is Smelling Bad!

Dr. K S Anamika 92% (348 ratings)
Advanced Infertility, MIS TRAINING, FICMCH, PGDS, MD - Obstetrtics & Gynaecology, MBBS, Masters in Reproductive Medicine(UK)
Gynaecologist, Faridabad
5 Reasons Your Urine Is Smelling Bad!

Many people are embarrassed to talk about their urine colour or urine problem with anybody, including their doctor. But, what people always forget is that strong smelling urine and the change in the colour of the urine is a serious issue. Your urine colour directly tells you about your health, especially your inner body. So, without being embarrassed you should consult a doctor, if and when, you find foul odour in your urine. Following are some of the reasons for the causes of strong smelling urine.

  1. You are dehydrated: Urine is not supposed to leave odour. It should be odourless, but if you find strong smell in your urine, you should consult a doctor immediately. The most common reason of foul odour in your urine is dehydration. If the amount of water needed in your body is not enough then, there will be less water in your body as a result the waste products will not be diluted in water being more concentrated making the urine darker and more odour. But once you start drinking water, it should go normal. Normally, this kind of situations occur in early morning when your water intake is less or not at all. But drinking lot of water will solve this issue immediately.
  2. More alcohol or caffeine intake: If you are habituated to drink a lot of coffee then it may happen that you find strong smell of coffee in your urine. Although it is not very problematic yet it is healthy if you reduce the intake of coffee in your daily life in order to have a healthy digestive system. Not just coffee but even alcohol could be the reason of irregular or need to urinate a lot more than usual.
  3. Bacterial InfectionThere could be bacterial infection or kidney infection which could lead to strong smell of urine. In order to ensure you should go to a doctor and get important tests done. Then the doctor can suggest treatment according to your results and if all the results are normal then you could be suggested to maintain a balanced diet on regular basis.
  4. Imbalanced Diet: The problem can sometimes come from the use of certain vitamins from imbalances in your diet. There are substances like nitrates and phosphates in the urine which can give dark colour and odour. You should always have a proper diet and follow it in order to have a healthy digestive system. Eating lot of garlic and onion can also bring odour in your urine.
  5. DiabetesIf you are diabetic, it may be possible that you find dark urine and odour in your urine. It indicates that your sugar level is not normal and gone much high than normal. If you are not diabetic then it may be a sign of diabetes so you should get diagnosed immediately with your doctor.

There are multiple causes of strong smelling urine but most of them could be cured easily if diagnosed immediately. But in order to avoid this issue it is better to be careful with your diet and drink a lot of water. At least three litres of water a day is an absolute necessity!

In case you have a concern or query you can always consult an expert & get answers to your questions!

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Homeopathic medicine for frequent urination in males

BHMS
Homeopathy Doctor, Delhi
Homeopathic medicine for frequent urination in males

There are a lot of treatment options available to get past this condition of yours and as a patient you will always be looking for medical options that have minimal side effects and maximum positive effect on your condition. So, when you are looking for such medications for the treatment of your problem of frequent urination you can opt for homeopathic medicines.

Some of the most common homeopathic medications for the treatment of this condition are listed below: 

Primary medications: 

  • Chimaphila umbellata: This remedy is usually considered to be very helpful when you are suffering from the condition of enlarged prostate which leads to retention of urine and you have frequent urges of urination. The person suffering from this condition will have a feeling that his balls are getting lodged down to the pelvic floor if he starts to experience pressure in that area, swelling or soreness in that area. These things become much more painful and worse when the person is sitting.

  • Pulsatilla: Some people who are suffering from prostate problems are known to experience discomfort after they have urinated and they may feel pain which may extend to the pelvic area and also into the bladder as well. This condition is known to become much more problematic and bothersome when you are lying on your back. Apart from the pain and the discomfort you may also notice that there is a thick, bland and yellow discharge coming out of your penis. This substance usually proves very effective for those individuals who are very emotional and they need a lot of love and they feel the best, when they are in the open air.

Other possible remedies: 

  • Apis Mellifica: Some people suffering from prostate problems are prone to suffer from problems like experiencing a stinging pain while you are urinating and this pain ought to become much more intense as the final drop of the urine is going to get passed. The discomfort that is experienced, may also involve your bladder as well. When you experience this, you should be taking this as your remedy. The area of your prostate becomes swollen and very sensitive to touch. The condition of the person might get worse when he experiences heat and if he is in a warm room as well. The condition of the person may improve when the person is out in the open air and he is taking a cool bath.
  • Causticum: When you cough or sneeze you suffer from urine loss and you should know that this condition is an indication of the application of this remedy. After the passage of the urine, the person is prone to experiencing pressure or pulsation and this situation is known to be extending from the prostate to the bladder of the person. When you are not experiencing or experiencing a diminished orgasm at the time of sexual pleasure you are recommended to consume this remedy and it is found to be very helpful in such conditions as well.
  • Clematis: When your swollen part of your prostate has affected your urinary passage, that is your urinary passage has become narrower and tighter, then, in this condition you are suggested to take this remedy. In this condition, the person is known to start urinating in a very slow manner, the urine is found to come out in the form of drops instead of stream and later it starts to follow a dribbling pattern. 
  • Lycopodium: If your urine is passing really slowly or if it is slow during its emergence and along with this you also feel pressure in your prostate both during and after the urination is done, so, when you are facing this problem then you are suggested to take this remedy. You may observe that the prostate has become enlarged and it may accompany some other severe problems like impotence. People suffer from various digestive problems which may include bloating and gas and along with this they suffer from energy slump at the later part of the afternoon, so when you suffer from these problems and prostate enlargement you need to take lycopodium as your remedial option. 
  • Staphysagria: When a person is experiencing burning pain in the urine passage and this pain is felt even at that time too when the urine is not flowing and along with this problem you are also suffering from urine retention problem, then, in such conditions which are troublesome, you are suggested to take this as remedy for your problem. The most effective response of this medicine is usually seen or observed in those men who are usually very romantic and sentimental and who are suffering from a medical condition called impotence (this condition usually arises because of shyness).
  • Sabal Serrulata: When you are having a frequent urge of urination at the nighttime, along with this you find it very difficult to pass urine as well and you are noticing or experiencing coldness in your sexual organs, so when you are experiencing such problems or situations you are suggested to opt for this particular remedy. This remedy is also brought under application for several other low potent problems like urinary incontinence in the case of older men. This remedy is obtained from saw palmetto which itself is used as a herbal extract for various prostate problems similar to this one.
  • Thuja: When you notice that your prostate has become enlarged and you are experiencing a frequent urge of going to the washroom for urination and this frequent urge is accompanied by burning or cutting pain that is felt near the neck of your bladder, in such conditions you are suggested to take this remedy to get relief. You are prone to experience a dribbling sensation or effect after the urine has passed through completely. You may also experience a divided or forked urine stream at various different times and when you experience this condition you should understand that you are in grave need of this particular remedy.

Conclusion: 

This condition of frequent urination can become problematic and lead you to suffer from severe consequences and conditions like impotence, so to stay fit and away from any kind of problem you are suggested to treat this problem as soon as possible and if you want to have no or very less side effect for the treatment of this condition you are suggested to follow a homeopathic approach for the treatment. 

But, before you start taking any kind of treatment or remedy that are mentioned above you are required to consult with your doctor about the problem you are experiencing and get it properly diagnosed and you should discuss the remedies you should follow as well.

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Did Stone in any where in urinary tract from urethra to kidneys lead to weight loss? And Did stone can block urine (10% urine comes) without pain in bladder? Thank You.

Dr. Robin Anand 93% (16013 ratings)
BAMS
Ayurveda, Ambala
Did Stone in any where in urinary tract from urethra to kidneys lead to weight loss? And Did stone can block urine (1...
Kidney stone do not cause any weight loss but it may cause severe pain, urge of urination. Yes, stone can block the urine excretion & sometimes urine comes in less quantity & again & again with or without pain.
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My daughter is 9 years old. Today she is complaining about pain while urinating. But there is only sensation of urination but no urine passing out.

Dr. Karuna Chawla 95% (121284 ratings)
BHMS
Homeopathy Doctor, Noida
My daughter is 9 years old. Today she is complaining about pain while urinating. But there is only sensation of urina...
It can be because of infection. 1.You should maintain high grade of personal hygiene. 2.Do change your underclothes at least 2 times a day 3.Wear cotton under garments 4.Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids. 5.Keep the area dry homeopathy is a very effective for this problem n has very encouraging results. And homeopathic medicines are safe and do not have any side effects at all.
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I am getting frequent urination and got urine culture tested and the test is normal. What can be the other reason of frequent urination.

Dr. Sudin S R 90% (118 ratings)
MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh - Urology
Urologist, Trivandrum
I am getting frequent urination and got urine culture tested and the test is normal. What can be the other reason of ...
Urine culture may be positive in only 70% of cases of uti. Other causes of frequency are stress, over active bladder syndrome. If you have tension, reduce it. You can do kegels exercise.
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Do untreated frequent urination caused by pcos can lead further complications later in life?

Dr. Girish Dani 94% (16521 ratings)
MD - Obstetrtics & Gynaecology, FCPS, DGO, Diploma of the Faculty of Family Planning (DFFP)
Gynaecologist, Mumbai
Do untreated frequent urination caused by pcos can lead further complications later in life?
Pcos itself can lead to further complications. Frequent urination is not caused by pcos, get reports done for same.
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I have frequent urination when urine is stored a little amount I have pain in my lower pelvic and back pain and itching in vagina but no infection in urine culture what can I do pls help.

Dr. Sujata Sinha 95% (3346 ratings)
M.B.B.S, Post Graduate Diploma In Maternal & Child Health
Gynaecologist, Bokaro
I have frequent urination when urine is stored a little amount I have pain in my lower pelvic and back pain and itchi...
You should not delay urination unless there is no alternative. This frequent urination can slowly lead to urge incontinence. There is an exercise to control bladder movement along with a medicine for long term use. Since you do not have infection, there is no point in taking antibiotics. An USG of lower abdomen will be required in due course if things do not improve. Contact me for details.
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Does skipping or physical activity actually help with exiting of kidney stones through the urine?

Dr. Pahun 94% (30726 ratings)
Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)
Sexologist, Jaipur
Does skipping or physical activity actually help with exiting of kidney stones through the urine?
But sometimes...it could lead to painful incident also... Start taking neeri syrup 2 tsf twice a day empty stomach
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