Blood where it shouldn't be.

[jaymanX]

Hello,

I am a 28 year old male. Last night I was going to the bathroom, while I was urinating I coughed, and felt a burning in my urethra... when I finished I noticed what looked like a small droplet of blood had fallen into the toilet. checking myself, I didn't see any blood, but I was still suspicious. So, I tried to squeeze out anything that was still in there, and about 5 droplets of blood  came out. Somewhere in the center part of my Urethra - in between the base and the head - is where the "pain" is. I just went to the bathroom this morning and it burned with the same droplets of blood "squeezed" out afterward. Any advice? Did i tear something when i coughed?

Thanks in advance.

[jaymanX]

Thank you Dr. Singh, guess its off to the Dr.'s :)

[Dr J Singh]

Hello,
When the blood is at the beginning of urination, it most likely comes from the urethra, (the tube from the bladder to the outside). Blood throughout urination or towards end is most likely from the bladder or kidneys or ureters (the tubes connecting the kidneys and the bladder). It can be due to a small polyp or growth inside the urethra also.

Diagnostic tests that may be performed include Urinalysis, Urine culture, X-rays of the kidneys, Cystoscopy, IVP, Prostate specific antigen, Abdominal ultrasound and CT scan of the abdomen.
I hope it helps. Take care and regards.