BLADDER • London Independent Hospital, London
Haematuria (Blood in the urine) in London — London Independent Hospital
Medically reviewed by Mr. Harshawardhan Godbole, MS, MCh, FRCS.Ed, DNB(Urol), FRCS(Urol)
Last medically reviewed: 30 April 2026
Last updated: 30 April 2026
Mr. Harshawardhan Godbole offers haematuria (blood in the urine) consultations and treatment at London Independent Hospital, London. Stepney, London. Use this page to learn what to expect for haematuria (blood in the urine) care at this location, then book a consultation when you're ready.
Blood in the urine can be obvious to the naked eye (Overt) or seen under a microscope (microscopic). Overt heamaturia usually heralds a significant pathology and needs addressed urgently.
Blood in the urine should not be disregarded and an urgent urological consultation should be sought.
Causes of Heamaturia
- Cancer
- Urinary stones
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Injuries
- Kidney injury
- Medications such as blood thinning agents
- Certain food as beet root may stain urine red
- Indwelling catheters
Management of Heamaturia:
Treatment for hematuria should be sought urgently. After detailed history and through physical examination appropriate investigations are to be undertaken which would include relevant blood tests, urine tests, imaging and endoscopy for initial assessment. This symptom should not be disregarded and urgent urological review is to be sought.
Frequently asked questions
Causes of Heamaturia
Cancer Urinary stones Urinary tract infections (UTIs) Injuries Kidney injury Medications such as blood thinning agents Certain food as beet root may stain urine red Indwelling catheters
Management of Heamaturia:
Treatment for hematuria should be sought urgently. After detailed history and through physical examination appropriate investigations are to be undertaken which would include relevant blood tests, urine tests, imaging and endoscopy for initial assessment. This symptom should not be disregarded and urgent urological review is to be sought.