Blood in urine: when to get help

1. 1

   Is any of this happening now?

   Call 911

   Go to an emergency department or call emergency services if:

   • You cannot urinate and your lower abdomen is painful or swollen
   • Bleeding is heavy or you feel faint, confused, or very weak
   • Blood appears after a serious injury to your abdomen, back, or pelvis
   • You have fever with rapid breathing, confusion, severe illness, or collapse

   And for anyone, someone who:

   • is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
   Other emergency signs, for anyone

   • Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
   • Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
   • Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
   • Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
   • Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
   • Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
   • Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these
2. 2

   Is any of this happening?

   Be seen today

   Arrange a same-day medical assessment if you see blood in your urine, even once, in a small amount, or without pain.

   Seek same-day care if blood occurs with fever, chills, vomiting, severe side or back pain, or during pregnancy.

   Get urgent help if you pass clots or have increasing difficulty urinating.

   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these
3. 3

   Does any of this apply?

   Book an appointment

   Arrange routine follow-up if repeated urine tests find blood you cannot see, even if you feel well.

   Timing depends on the result, symptoms, and medical history.

   Yes, one of theseNo, none of these

Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Blood in urine. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.