Possible Causes Of Hematuria
Bleeding from the Penis: What Can Cause It?
Dear Dr. Motola,
I underwent brachytherapy and HDR treatments for advanced prostate cancer 16 months ago. This past week I've been experiencing off and on bleeding, with some clots, from the penis. I consulted both family doctor and urologist, but they indicated it was probably from my prostate and did not seem concerned. There is no UTI.
Is this a common occurrence? Should we have further testing done; i.e., scope or CT scan? Obviously, I am quite concerned and just trying to reassur...
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Urine: bloody
Hematuria; Blood in the urine Prevention References Campbell MF, Walsh PC, Retik AB, eds. Campbells Urology. 8th ed. W.B. Saunders... Read more »Cystitis: acute bacterial
...urinate at night (nocturia) Abnormal urine color (cloudy) Blood in the urine (hematuria) Foul or strong urine odor Additional symptoms that may be associated with... Read more »RBC: urine
...cells in urine; Hematuria test Read more »Enlarged Prostate Symptoms
...bladder has not emptied completelyDribbling at the end of urination or leakage afterwardPainful urinationHematuria (blood in the urine)Storage (Irritative) SymptomsStorage symptoms, also referred... Read more »Alport syndrome
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