Symptom

Blood in urine (Haematuria)

If you notice a red or brown tint in your urine you should see your GP.

Although rarely serious, blood in your urine can be the sign of another medical problem such as:

Please note that if you have eaten any beetroot recently, it can cause your urine to turn pink. In addition some medications such as antibiotics can cause urine discolouration.

Related conditions

Disorders of the urinary tract

Kidney cancer

Kidney cancer, also known renal cancer, affecs the kidneys, which are responsible for filtering out waste products from the blood and producing urine.

Kidney stones (or renal stones)

If there is a build-up of chemicals in your kidneys, tiny crystals can form. Several crystals can clump together to form a kidney stone.

Kidney tumours (including cryoablation)

Benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous) kidney tumours can occur as a result of abnormal cell growth in one or both of your kidneys.

Lower urinary tract infections (UTI)

Urinary tract infections are most often caused by bacteria entering the urinary tract via the urethra, or more rarely through the bloodstream.

Pelvic oncology

Pelvic oncology involves the diagnosis and treatment of cancers of the organs in the lower part of your body.

Stone management

Our experienced consultants can diagnose and treat many types of stones including gall stones, kidney stones and urinary stones.

Urethral strictures

Your urethra is the tube or passage that connects your bladder to the outside of your body. If a blockage or narrowing of the area occurs this is called a urethral stricture.

Urinary infections

Urinary infections can be painful and uncomfortable. They are most common in women but can easily be treated with antibiotics.

Urological Cancers

The term urological cancer refers to cancers of the bladder, kindey, penis, prostate, testicles and urethra.