Hematuria is a relatively common symptom that does not constitute a standalone disease. It can be caused by many reasons, such as inflammation of the urinary system, inflammation of the reproductive system, kidney diseases, and stone-related diseases. If the urine appears red to the naked eye, it indicates that the hematuria condition is severe. Let's briefly explore the reasons for hematuria:

Causes of Hematuria

1. Urological Diseases: Various types of nephritis (acute glomerulonephritis, viral nephritis, hereditary nephritis, purpuric nephritis), stones (in the kidney, bladder, or urethra), renal tuberculosis, various congenital malformations, trauma, and tumors.

2. Systemic Diseases: Conditions such as hemorrhagic diseases, leukemia, heart failure, septicemia, vitamin C and vitamin K deficiency, hypercalciuria, and neonatal hemorrhage.

3. Physical and Chemical Factors: Food allergies, radiation exposure, medications, toxins, and post-exercise factors.

What to Do if Red Urine Is Discovered?

Hematuria is one of the main symptoms of the aforementioned diseases. If hematuria occurs at the beginning of urination and the urine is normal towards the end, it is generally due to urethral diseases. If the urination starts normally and hematuria appears towards the end, it is more commonly associated with cystitis and prostatic diseases. If hematuria is present throughout the entire process of urination and appears dark red, it is generally caused by kidney diseases.