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Urology (Expert Forum)
Concern of blood
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin Pho, MD
Boston - MA
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
Concern of blood
by american, Jul 21, 2003 12:00AM
Recenty after showering, and getting dressed, I noticed some blood on the lower part of my leg. I wiped it off and thought nothing of it. Later in the morning I went to the bathroom and found blood in the front part of my underwear. It was about the size of 4 inches in diameter. I have had no other blood in the last 2 days. I have felt a slight burn in my penis, but I don't feel pain or burning when I urinate. I am a 59 year old male, drink coffee, have a few beers, have been active in my life and am relatively healthy. Thanks for any information you might give me.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Jul 22, 2003 12:00AM
, Jul 22, 2003 12:00AM
Hello - thanks for asking your question.
Blood in the urine (without examining you, I am assuming this is where it's coming from) can have several causes. This can include infection the urethra or bladder, bladder masses or kidney diseases.
Being over the age of 50, cancer should be evaluated for and ruled out. I would suggest a visit to your personal physician for a urinalysis and workup for infection or STDs. A cystoscopy should be considered to further evaluate the bladder for any masses that could cause the bleeding.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
Blood in the urine (without examining you, I am assuming this is where it's coming from) can have several causes. This can include infection the urethra or bladder, bladder masses or kidney diseases.
Being over the age of 50, cancer should be evaluated for and ruled out. I would suggest a visit to your personal physician for a urinalysis and workup for infection or STDs. A cystoscopy should be considered to further evaluate the bladder for any masses that could cause the bleeding.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
