Urinary tract infections are common among men and women. They’re caused by bacteria entering your bladder and urethra. You’re probably familiar with some of the symptoms of UTIs. These include a frequent need to pee, painful urination, smelly and cloudy urine, and pressure or cramps in your lower abdomen, back, or sides. But what if you’re peeing blood, or see blood when you wipe? Is that a normal symptom of a UTI?
The short answer is yes. Peeing blood (also known as hematuria) during a UTI is totally normal. Read on to learn what causes it, and how you can treat it.
Why am I seeing blood in my urine during a UTI?
While it may seem alarming to see blood in your urine, it’s a normal symptom of a UTI. You can blame the bacteria that’s causing your UTI for this; the bacteria infection causes inflammation to the lining of your urinary tract, which results in a small number of red blood cells making their way into your urine.
This may show up as a pink streak when wiping, or your urine in the toilet may seem red. Both are typically normal symptoms of a UTI and will likely go away once your UTI is treated.
How do I treat blood in my urine due to a UTI?
The only way to stop the bleeding from a UTI is to treat the UTI. Antibiotics are the best course of action. Your doctor can provide you with a prescription for an antibiotic to treat your UTI. Antibiotics typically only take a few days to start working but make sure you take your medication for the full length of time prescribed. If you stop early, the UTI may not be completely cleared and could come back.
Be sure to stay hydrated throughout your treatment. Staying hydrated helps to flush the bacteria from your urinary tract and can help with recovery as your antibiotics kick in.
When to get help for a UTI.
If you think you have a UTI, you should see a doctor right away. This is especially true if you are peeing blood or notice blood when you wipe. Your doctor will be able to diagnose your problem and provide you with the treatment you need to clear up the infection.
Letting a UTI go untreated for too long can cause greater problems, as the infection may spread from the bladder to the kidneys. This could reduce kidney function and could be especially dangerous for those who already have kidney problems.
Learn more about UTIs, including home remedies for UTIs and how to treat recurring UTIs.
14 Responses
1st sign of a uti I start taking 4 doses of D-Mannose per day, the last one right before bed. Use test strips to check for leukocytes and after it no longer indicates a uti I continue with 2-3 doses for a few days. Diabetics can normally take this and doctors are not allowed to recommend it. 9 out of 10 times it works for me. At times I have needed an antibiotic. Research this. You will be glad you did.
En vacances depuis 3 semaines, J’ai commencé une infection urinaire hier, j’ai passé le nuit à aller faire de petits pipi. Au matin je suis voir la pharmacie pour une prescription d’antibiotiques, elle m’a donné URIGEN, prendre 1 co. Au 8 heures. Présentement j’ai du sang dans mes urines et très douloureux lors des mictions.
I’ve had a UTI going on 3 months now and I have started seeing blood when I wipe I have been to the Dr 3 times as of now. I am going to see a specialist as soon as I can get an appointment is this something I should be worried about. Thank you for your time.
I am 65 years old. I had terrible burning while peeing 2 days ago. A lot of blood. Now the burning has stopped but it feels like I am having a freaking orgasm every time I pee?? What the heck. I would rather have the burn. Help
It’s a good idea to go see your Dr but I can’t get in to see mine for over a month. They suggested ER or urgent care but the cost is prohibitive. Since I have had these before with the same symptoms, why can’t I just get the Rx I had the last time refilled? I am 75 and have had Type 1 Diabetes for 61 years.
I have a urinary tract infection you I took amoxicillin a full card it stopped but after a couple of day it’s started again and with sever pain and bleeding after urinating. I feel as to pee with an emty blader
Have ahsd a UTI for 3 weeks now and still on medication, it has not cleared up at all apart for 2days. Now im peeing blood what can i do since im on holiday for another 8days
Is it normal to have large amount of blood in your per during a UTI?
I had UTI medication for 2 weeks but on the last day I had small discharge with blood and today I had more blood discharge than the fist time. Is that normal should I concerned?
When I urinate my urine burns and I feel pain inside my vigina and when I wipe urine the is little blood stains
I have a uti, with symptoms of cloudy urine and kidney pain. I have been prescribed 500mg of amoxicillin 3 times a day. 6 tablets later and I have pink blood on the toilet paper when wiping after I pee. Is this normal or should I stop taking the amoxicillin?
Thanks sincerely,
UTI victim
If you are a diabetic and are on insulin several times a day injections and you only have one kidney that you were born that way my question is is it especially dangerous not to treat a UTI if you are peeing blood and wiping blood
I read something about small tears too is why we bleed from having a UTI. Where is that tear at exactly? Small little cuts like I guess from the infection passing through or what? Thanku