Blood in urine (haematuria)
Blood in the urine is a warning sign that always deserves a urological examination – even if it appears only once and does not hurt. It is most often caused by an infection or stones, but it can also be the first sign of a bladder or kidney tumour, especially after fifty. At the Proctocare office in Bratislava, overseen by the urologist and urologic oncologist MUDr. Ľuboš Rybár, we investigate the cause of the bleeding quickly and comprehensively in one place.
- Complete diagnostics at our clinic: urine analysis, ultrasound and cystoscopy
- Overseen by MUDr. Ľuboš Rybár, a urologist and urologic oncologist who also practises at Bory Hospital
- Patients with blood in the urine are booked with priority, usually within a few days
- We speak English
Bratislava – Bernolákova 9 (STEIN II)
What blood in the urine means
Haematuria is not a disease but a symptom – it means that somewhere between the kidney and the urethra, blood is getting into the urine. We distinguish macroscopic haematuria, when the urine is visibly pink, red or brownish, from microscopic haematuria, which is only revealed by a laboratory urine analysis, for example during a preventive check-up.
There is a wide range of causes: from urinary tract infections and kidney stones through an enlarged prostate to tumours of the bladder or kidneys. Most cases have a harmless cause – but precisely because this cannot be told with the naked eye, every case of haematuria belongs at a urological examination.
Important: blood in the urine caused by a tumour typically does not hurt and may appear only once and then disappear for weeks. The bleeding stopping is therefore no reason to postpone the examination.
What to watch out for
We recommend an examination for any blood in the urine; these situations deserve particular attention:
- Visible blood in the urine, even if it appeared only once and did not hurt
- A repeated finding of red blood cells in a urine analysis
- Blood in the urine in people over 50 – at this age the risk of tumour-related causes rises
- Bleeding in smokers or people who work with chemicals and dyes
- Blood in the urine together with weight loss, fatigue or pain in the side
Urine can also be discoloured by certain foods (beetroot) or medicines – a urine analysis reliably tells this apart too.
Possible causes of blood in the urine
From the most common to the rarer ones – they cannot be told apart without an examination.
- Urinary tract infections and kidney infection
- Stones in the kidney, ureter or bladder
- An enlarged or inflamed prostate in men
- Injuries, intense physical exertion, blood-thinning medicines
- Tumours of the bladder, kidneys or urinary tract
- Diseases of the kidney filtering units (glomeruli)
Diagnosis at our clinic – in one place
The goal is to reliably find the source of the bleeding. We have all the key examinations directly at the office.
Urine analysis
Chemical analysis and sediment confirm the blood and distinguish an infection; a culture with sensitivity testing identifies the pathogen.
Ultrasound
An ultrasound of the kidneys and bladder as part of the initial examination reveals stones, kidney tumours or residual urine.
Cystoscopy
An endoscopic examination of the bladder with a thin instrument – the most reliable way to rule out a bladder tumour.
Additional examinations
Depending on the findings, we add blood tests, a PSA test in men, or a bladder biopsy if needed, and direct you to a CT scan.
How we help you
The approach depends on the cause – from simple antibiotic treatment to direction to an oncology centre.
We find the cause
We systematically rule out infection, stones, the prostate and a tumour. Most patients leave with a harmless diagnosis and a clear plan.
Treating benign causes
We treat infections with antibiotics, manage stones conservatively and set up treatment for prostate problems – all on an outpatient basis at our clinic.
Urologic oncology care
If a tumour is confirmed, MUDr. Rybár as a urologic oncologist provides diagnostics, a second opinion and follow-up care. Surgery and oncological treatment are carried out by the hospital – we prepare you and direct you to the right centre.
Monitoring after the examination
Even with a negative finding, we recommend follow-up urine tests so that any hidden cause does not escape attention.
When to see a doctor
Book an appointment as soon as possible if you notice:
- Visible blood in the urine – even if it does not hurt and appeared only once
- Blood clots in the urine or difficulty urinating
- Blood in the urine with a fever or pain in the side
- A repeatedly positive finding of blood in a urine analysis
- You are over 50 or a smoker and your urine has changed colour
We examine blood in the urine with priority
Call +421 948 687 667 – patients with haematuria are booked with priority, with no referral. In the case of heavy bleeding with clots and an inability to urinate, seek emergency care.
Frequently asked questions about blood in the urine
Yes. Bleeding from a bladder tumour typically does not hurt and is intermittent – it can disappear for weeks or months. A single episode of visible blood in the urine is therefore a fully valid reason for a urological examination, even if you no longer have any symptoms.
In most cases no – the most common causes are infections, stones or an enlarged prostate. A tumour, however, is one of the possible causes that must be reliably ruled out, especially in people over 50 and in smokers. That is exactly what urine analysis, ultrasound and cystoscopy are for.
It is the presence of red blood cells in the urine that is not visible to the naked eye and is only detected by a laboratory analysis. If the finding is repeated, we recommend a further urological work-up including ultrasound, even if you have no symptoms.
A cystoscopy is a short endoscopic examination of the bladder with a thin instrument inserted through the urethra. Thanks to a local anaesthetic gel, most patients describe it as uncomfortable rather than painful. It takes a few minutes and you go home straight afterwards.
The basis is an initial urological examination with ultrasound and a urine analysis. Depending on the findings, we add a urine culture, a cystoscopy or a PSA test if needed. Details can be found in the urology price list.
We are a private office with no waiting lists – you will usually get an appointment within a few days, and patients with blood in the urine are seen with priority.
Related topics
Bladder cancer
Blood in the urine that does not hurt is its most common first symptom. Early detection fundamentally improves treatment outcomes.
Kidney stones
Stones are among the most common causes of blood in the urine – especially when the bleeding is accompanied by pain in the side.
Urinary tract infections
A bladder infection with burning when urinating is the most common harmless cause of haematuria.
Who will take care of you
Urologist and urologic oncologist · lead specialist for urology at Proctocare
MUDr. Ľuboš Rybár specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of urological and urologic oncology conditions, with an emphasis on modern diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Urologist and urologic oncologist at Bory Hospital
- Clinical fellowships at urology departments in Sweden and Lithuania
- Author of publications in professional journals
Urologist · Bratislava office
MUDr. Patrik Hesko focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of urological conditions, with an emphasis on modern diagnostic procedures and an individual approach to each patient.
Author and medical review: MUDr. Ľuboš Rybár, PhD. – urologist and uro-oncologist, head medical guarantor of urology at Proctocare. · Last medical review: July 2026
Noticed blood in your urine? Have it examined
Book on +421 948 687 667 – we provide urine analysis, ultrasound and cystoscopy in one place in Bratislava, with priority and discreetly.
Bratislava: Bernolákova 9, 811 07 (STEIN II) · Mon–Fri 07:30–19:30, Sat 07:30–12:30
info@proctocare.sk
Blood in urine (haematuria)
Blood in the urine is a warning sign that always deserves a urological examination – even if it appears only once and does not hurt. It is most often caused by an infection or stones, but it can also be the first sign of a bladder or kidney tumour, especially after fifty. At the Proctocare office in Bratislava, overseen by the urologist and urologic oncologist MUDr. Ľuboš Rybár, we investigate the cause of the bleeding quickly and comprehensively in one place.
- Complete diagnostics at our clinic: urine analysis, ultrasound and cystoscopy
- Overseen by MUDr. Ľuboš Rybár, a urologist and urologic oncologist who also practises at Bory Hospital
- Patients with blood in the urine are booked with priority, usually within a few days
- We speak English
Bratislava – Bernolákova 9 (STEIN II)
What blood in the urine means
Haematuria is not a disease but a symptom – it means that somewhere between the kidney and the urethra, blood is getting into the urine. We distinguish macroscopic haematuria, when the urine is visibly pink, red or brownish, from microscopic haematuria, which is only revealed by a laboratory urine analysis, for example during a preventive check-up.
There is a wide range of causes: from urinary tract infections and kidney stones through an enlarged prostate to tumours of the bladder or kidneys. Most cases have a harmless cause – but precisely because this cannot be told with the naked eye, every case of haematuria belongs at a urological examination.
Important: blood in the urine caused by a tumour typically does not hurt and may appear only once and then disappear for weeks. The bleeding stopping is therefore no reason to postpone the examination.
What to watch out for
We recommend an examination for any blood in the urine; these situations deserve particular attention:
- Visible blood in the urine, even if it appeared only once and did not hurt
- A repeated finding of red blood cells in a urine analysis
- Blood in the urine in people over 50 – at this age the risk of tumour-related causes rises
- Bleeding in smokers or people who work with chemicals and dyes
- Blood in the urine together with weight loss, fatigue or pain in the side
Urine can also be discoloured by certain foods (beetroot) or medicines – a urine analysis reliably tells this apart too.
Possible causes of blood in the urine
From the most common to the rarer ones – they cannot be told apart without an examination.
- Urinary tract infections and kidney infection
- Stones in the kidney, ureter or bladder
- An enlarged or inflamed prostate in men
- Injuries, intense physical exertion, blood-thinning medicines
- Tumours of the bladder, kidneys or urinary tract
- Diseases of the kidney filtering units (glomeruli)
Diagnosis at our clinic – in one place
The goal is to reliably find the source of the bleeding. We have all the key examinations directly at the office.
Urine analysis
Chemical analysis and sediment confirm the blood and distinguish an infection; a culture with sensitivity testing identifies the pathogen.
Ultrasound
An ultrasound of the kidneys and bladder as part of the initial examination reveals stones, kidney tumours or residual urine.
Cystoscopy
An endoscopic examination of the bladder with a thin instrument – the most reliable way to rule out a bladder tumour.
Additional examinations
Depending on the findings, we add blood tests, a PSA test in men, or a bladder biopsy if needed, and direct you to a CT scan.
How we help you
The approach depends on the cause – from simple antibiotic treatment to direction to an oncology centre.
We find the cause
We systematically rule out infection, stones, the prostate and a tumour. Most patients leave with a harmless diagnosis and a clear plan.
Treating benign causes
We treat infections with antibiotics, manage stones conservatively and set up treatment for prostate problems – all on an outpatient basis at our clinic.
Urologic oncology care
If a tumour is confirmed, MUDr. Rybár as a urologic oncologist provides diagnostics, a second opinion and follow-up care. Surgery and oncological treatment are carried out by the hospital – we prepare you and direct you to the right centre.
Monitoring after the examination
Even with a negative finding, we recommend follow-up urine tests so that any hidden cause does not escape attention.
When to see a doctor
Book an appointment as soon as possible if you notice:
- Visible blood in the urine – even if it does not hurt and appeared only once
- Blood clots in the urine or difficulty urinating
- Blood in the urine with a fever or pain in the side
- A repeatedly positive finding of blood in a urine analysis
- You are over 50 or a smoker and your urine has changed colour
We examine blood in the urine with priority
Call +421 948 687 667 – patients with haematuria are booked with priority, with no referral. In the case of heavy bleeding with clots and an inability to urinate, seek emergency care.
Frequently asked questions about blood in the urine
Yes. Bleeding from a bladder tumour typically does not hurt and is intermittent – it can disappear for weeks or months. A single episode of visible blood in the urine is therefore a fully valid reason for a urological examination, even if you no longer have any symptoms.
In most cases no – the most common causes are infections, stones or an enlarged prostate. A tumour, however, is one of the possible causes that must be reliably ruled out, especially in people over 50 and in smokers. That is exactly what urine analysis, ultrasound and cystoscopy are for.
It is the presence of red blood cells in the urine that is not visible to the naked eye and is only detected by a laboratory analysis. If the finding is repeated, we recommend a further urological work-up including ultrasound, even if you have no symptoms.
A cystoscopy is a short endoscopic examination of the bladder with a thin instrument inserted through the urethra. Thanks to a local anaesthetic gel, most patients describe it as uncomfortable rather than painful. It takes a few minutes and you go home straight afterwards.
The basis is an initial urological examination with ultrasound and a urine analysis. Depending on the findings, we add a urine culture, a cystoscopy or a PSA test if needed. Details can be found in the urology price list.
We are a private office with no waiting lists – you will usually get an appointment within a few days, and patients with blood in the urine are seen with priority.
Related topics
Bladder cancer
Blood in the urine that does not hurt is its most common first symptom. Early detection fundamentally improves treatment outcomes.
Kidney stones
Stones are among the most common causes of blood in the urine – especially when the bleeding is accompanied by pain in the side.
Urinary tract infections
A bladder infection with burning when urinating is the most common harmless cause of haematuria.
Who will take care of you
Urologist and urologic oncologist · lead specialist for urology at Proctocare
MUDr. Ľuboš Rybár specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of urological and urologic oncology conditions, with an emphasis on modern diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Urologist and urologic oncologist at Bory Hospital
- Clinical fellowships at urology departments in Sweden and Lithuania
- Author of publications in professional journals
Urologist · Bratislava office
MUDr. Patrik Hesko focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of urological conditions, with an emphasis on modern diagnostic procedures and an individual approach to each patient.
Author and medical review: MUDr. Ľuboš Rybár, PhD. – urologist and uro-oncologist, head medical guarantor of urology at Proctocare. · Last medical review: July 2026
Noticed blood in your urine? Have it examined
Book on +421 948 687 667 – we provide urine analysis, ultrasound and cystoscopy in one place in Bratislava, with priority and discreetly.
Bratislava: Bernolákova 9, 811 07 (STEIN II) · Mon–Fri 07:30–19:30, Sat 07:30–12:30
info@proctocare.sk
Blood in urine (haematuria)
Blood in the urine is a warning sign that always deserves a urological examination – even if it appears only once and does not hurt. It is most often caused by an infection or stones, but it can also be the first sign of a bladder or kidney tumour, especially after fifty. At the Proctocare office in Bratislava, overseen by the urologist and urologic oncologist MUDr. Ľuboš Rybár, we investigate the cause of the bleeding quickly and comprehensively in one place.
- Complete diagnostics at our clinic: urine analysis, ultrasound and cystoscopy
- Overseen by MUDr. Ľuboš Rybár, a urologist and urologic oncologist who also practises at Bory Hospital
- Patients with blood in the urine are booked with priority, usually within a few days
- We speak English
Bratislava – Bernolákova 9 (STEIN II)
What blood in the urine means
Haematuria is not a disease but a symptom – it means that somewhere between the kidney and the urethra, blood is getting into the urine. We distinguish macroscopic haematuria, when the urine is visibly pink, red or brownish, from microscopic haematuria, which is only revealed by a laboratory urine analysis, for example during a preventive check-up.
There is a wide range of causes: from urinary tract infections and kidney stones through an enlarged prostate to tumours of the bladder or kidneys. Most cases have a harmless cause – but precisely because this cannot be told with the naked eye, every case of haematuria belongs at a urological examination.
Important: blood in the urine caused by a tumour typically does not hurt and may appear only once and then disappear for weeks. The bleeding stopping is therefore no reason to postpone the examination.
What to watch out for
We recommend an examination for any blood in the urine; these situations deserve particular attention:
- Visible blood in the urine, even if it appeared only once and did not hurt
- A repeated finding of red blood cells in a urine analysis
- Blood in the urine in people over 50 – at this age the risk of tumour-related causes rises
- Bleeding in smokers or people who work with chemicals and dyes
- Blood in the urine together with weight loss, fatigue or pain in the side
Urine can also be discoloured by certain foods (beetroot) or medicines – a urine analysis reliably tells this apart too.
Possible causes of blood in the urine
From the most common to the rarer ones – they cannot be told apart without an examination.
- Urinary tract infections and kidney infection
- Stones in the kidney, ureter or bladder
- An enlarged or inflamed prostate in men
- Injuries, intense physical exertion, blood-thinning medicines
- Tumours of the bladder, kidneys or urinary tract
- Diseases of the kidney filtering units (glomeruli)
Diagnosis at our clinic – in one place
The goal is to reliably find the source of the bleeding. We have all the key examinations directly at the office.
Urine analysis
Chemical analysis and sediment confirm the blood and distinguish an infection; a culture with sensitivity testing identifies the pathogen.
Ultrasound
An ultrasound of the kidneys and bladder as part of the initial examination reveals stones, kidney tumours or residual urine.
Cystoscopy
An endoscopic examination of the bladder with a thin instrument – the most reliable way to rule out a bladder tumour.
Additional examinations
Depending on the findings, we add blood tests, a PSA test in men, or a bladder biopsy if needed, and direct you to a CT scan.
How we help you
The approach depends on the cause – from simple antibiotic treatment to direction to an oncology centre.
We find the cause
We systematically rule out infection, stones, the prostate and a tumour. Most patients leave with a harmless diagnosis and a clear plan.
Treating benign causes
We treat infections with antibiotics, manage stones conservatively and set up treatment for prostate problems – all on an outpatient basis at our clinic.
Urologic oncology care
If a tumour is confirmed, MUDr. Rybár as a urologic oncologist provides diagnostics, a second opinion and follow-up care. Surgery and oncological treatment are carried out by the hospital – we prepare you and direct you to the right centre.
Monitoring after the examination
Even with a negative finding, we recommend follow-up urine tests so that any hidden cause does not escape attention.
When to see a doctor
Book an appointment as soon as possible if you notice:
- Visible blood in the urine – even if it does not hurt and appeared only once
- Blood clots in the urine or difficulty urinating
- Blood in the urine with a fever or pain in the side
- A repeatedly positive finding of blood in a urine analysis
- You are over 50 or a smoker and your urine has changed colour
We examine blood in the urine with priority
Call +421 948 687 667 – patients with haematuria are booked with priority, with no referral. In the case of heavy bleeding with clots and an inability to urinate, seek emergency care.
Frequently asked questions about blood in the urine
Yes. Bleeding from a bladder tumour typically does not hurt and is intermittent – it can disappear for weeks or months. A single episode of visible blood in the urine is therefore a fully valid reason for a urological examination, even if you no longer have any symptoms.
In most cases no – the most common causes are infections, stones or an enlarged prostate. A tumour, however, is one of the possible causes that must be reliably ruled out, especially in people over 50 and in smokers. That is exactly what urine analysis, ultrasound and cystoscopy are for.
It is the presence of red blood cells in the urine that is not visible to the naked eye and is only detected by a laboratory analysis. If the finding is repeated, we recommend a further urological work-up including ultrasound, even if you have no symptoms.
A cystoscopy is a short endoscopic examination of the bladder with a thin instrument inserted through the urethra. Thanks to a local anaesthetic gel, most patients describe it as uncomfortable rather than painful. It takes a few minutes and you go home straight afterwards.
The basis is an initial urological examination with ultrasound and a urine analysis. Depending on the findings, we add a urine culture, a cystoscopy or a PSA test if needed. Details can be found in the urology price list.
We are a private office with no waiting lists – you will usually get an appointment within a few days, and patients with blood in the urine are seen with priority.
Related topics
Bladder cancer
Blood in the urine that does not hurt is its most common first symptom. Early detection fundamentally improves treatment outcomes.
Kidney stones
Stones are among the most common causes of blood in the urine – especially when the bleeding is accompanied by pain in the side.
Urinary tract infections
A bladder infection with burning when urinating is the most common harmless cause of haematuria.
Who will take care of you
Urologist and urologic oncologist · lead specialist for urology at Proctocare
MUDr. Ľuboš Rybár specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of urological and urologic oncology conditions, with an emphasis on modern diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Urologist and urologic oncologist at Bory Hospital
- Clinical fellowships at urology departments in Sweden and Lithuania
- Author of publications in professional journals
Urologist · Bratislava office
MUDr. Patrik Hesko focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of urological conditions, with an emphasis on modern diagnostic procedures and an individual approach to each patient.
Author and medical review: MUDr. Ľuboš Rybár, PhD. – urologist and uro-oncologist, head medical guarantor of urology at Proctocare. · Last medical review: July 2026
Noticed blood in your urine? Have it examined
Book on +421 948 687 667 – we provide urine analysis, ultrasound and cystoscopy in one place in Bratislava, with priority and discreetly.
Bratislava: Bernolákova 9, 811 07 (STEIN II) · Mon–Fri 07:30–19:30, Sat 07:30–12:30
info@proctocare.sk