US Medical Term · symptoms
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Sangre en la orina
Also: Hematuria (regional variant)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Blood in Urine (Hematuria) |
| Spanish (Español) | Sangre en la orina |
| Chinese (中文) | 血尿 |
| Korean (한국어) | 혈뇨 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Tiểu ra máu |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Dugo sa ihi |
| Portuguese (Português) | Sangue na urina |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | เลือดในปัสสาวะ |
| Japanese (日本語) | 血尿 |
What it means
Blood in the urine, medically called hematuria, can make urine appear pink, red, or cola-colored. Gross hematuria is visible to the naked eye; microscopic hematuria is detectable only on a urine test. Common causes include urinary tract infections, kidney stones, bladder or kidney infections, vigorous exercise, and injury. More serious causes include kidney disease, bladder cancer, or kidney cancer. Blood in the urine should never be assumed to be benign and requires a medical evaluation every time it occurs. Even a single episode of visible blood in the urine in an adult is a reason to contact a healthcare provider promptly.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
My urine has been pink or red for the past two days.
La orina ha estado rosada o roja durante los últimos dos días.
I can see blood in my urine and I also have back pain.
Puedo ver sangre en la orina y también tengo dolor de espalda.
My doctor found blood in my urine during a routine test, even though I can't see it.
El médico encontró sangre en la orina en un análisis de rutina, aunque yo no la veo.
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
R31 HematuriaRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026