blood in urine

I am embarrassed to admit that for the last 2 months I have been abusing cheap scotch, to the point where my daily consumption grew from 1/2 pt/day to a pt or more.For weeks I have had no appetite and throw up daily. Last weekend I polished off 1.75 liter by Sat 5pm and spent the rest of sun & mon in bed vomiting and shaking with the chills. I vomited so much, I thought I had alcohol poisoning. I just noticed blood in my urine. Could this be from damaging my kidneys or what? Also, what kind of damage could have bben done by all the throwing up? thanks

[Kevin Pho, MD]

Hello - thanks for asking your question.

Blood in the urine is concerning and should be evaluated urgently.  

Damage to the kidneys (glomerular disease) is one possibility.  Other causes include kidney stones, urinary tract infections, polycystic kidney disease, or cancers (renal, bladder or prostate) to name a few.  

I strongly suggest followup with your personal physician for further evaluation.

I stress that this answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.

Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.

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