Member Comments are provided by individuals and reflect their personal opinions only. Under NO circumstances should you act on any advice or opinion posted in this forum. ALWAYS check with your personal physician before taking any action regarding your health! MedHelp International and our partners, sponsors and affiliates have no obligation to monitor any comments posted on this site, or the content and/or accuracy of such exchanges. MedHelp International does not endorse the views of any user.
Cancer Community
This patient support community is for discussions relating to cancer, cancer staging, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, radiation therapy, surgery, and tumor types.
Blood in urine after bladder surgery
by Darlene67, Feb 10, 2008 05:16PM
I had a tumor removed from my bladder about 2 1/2 weeks ago. The tumor was quite extensive; however it had not penetrated the bladder lining. On occasion, I still have blood in my urine. How long does this usually last? I just saw my Urologist last Thursday and he wasn't concerned, but I would like to know if this is normal.
Member Comments (1)
by Fernando Roque, MD, Feb 12, 2008 07:43AM
, Feb 12, 2008 07:43AMTo: Darlene67
Hi. The occasional blood you have in your urine two and a half weeks after surgery is probably normal. There's really no standard rule on how long hematuria (blood in urine) should last after surgery. The duration of the bleeding post-surgery depends on various factors, such as the size of the mass, the type and extent of the surgery done, the patient's baseline hematologic status (e.g. platelet counts, serum levels of clotting factors), etc. In my opinion, for as long as the bleeding is scant and only happens on occasion, it's probably nothing to worry about. If the bleeding becomes frequent or persistent, or if the amount increases, then it may need re-evaluation by the urologist.
Post Comment
