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This Week - U : Urine Issues

When and where to get medical help

If you think you have blood in your pee, you need to get it checked, even if there's only a small amount or you're not sure it's blood.

Blood in your pee may be bright pink, red or dark brown.

Blood in your pee must be checked out because it can be a sign of cancer. Cancer may be easier to treat if it's found early.

If you have blood in your pee, a GP will ask about your symptoms and may need to check inside your bottom (rectal examination) or your vagina.

They might also:

Blood in your pee could come from anywhere in the urinary tract - the bladder, kidneys or urethra (the tube that carries pee out of the body).

If you have other symptoms, this might give you an idea of the cause. But do not self-diagnose. See a GP if you think it's blood in your pee.

It may not be blood in your pee if:

We'll have more information and advice next week on another topic in our A to Z of Gay Health. We have covered many subjects in this series and you can catch up with all of our Previous A to Z Features. If you want to find out more about this week's subject you can visit the Original article on the NHS website. If you are worried by any aspect of your health make sure you go and see your doctor or book an appointment at your local clinic.
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