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8. What can I do if I have blood in my urine?

Seeing discoloured urine can be very disconcerting. Please note that a couple of millilitres of blood can permeate one litre of clear liquid to such an extent that it renders the liquid opaque. The notion of exsanguination (bleeding out) in such cases are extemely rare (even in the case of a bladder or kidney tumour when large blood clots are discharged) However, if this were to happen, it is very important to see a consultant. The nature of the bleeding is that very often it stops a few hours after it began. This is misleading, because further bleeding can still occur. The bleeding can be a result of many different medical problems. Therefore, it is not a good idea to experiment, but book an appointment with a urologist as soon as possible. If severe pain persists, then simple painkillers can be taken to ease the discomfort.