I went to the out of hours 3 weeks ago with pain in my left side and lower back. Urine test showed blood so was given antibiotics. Two days later I was admitted to same day emergency care blood in urine again I had a bladder scan and Kidney scan. No stones. But water retention so they fitted a catheter. And send home with antibiotics. I’ve still got blood in my urine but no infection. They’ve refitted the catheter and are sending me for a cystoscopy end of december that’s the first emergency and also urodynamics. should I be worried blood and no infection. I’m worried if it’s c word that it will get worse
Good morning Knebworth and welcome to the group. It is understandable that you are worried about blood in your urine. As you know, blood is a symptom of bc but can be caused by several other things. Water retention is a less common symptom but in any case, should be investigated. A cystoscopy is the best way to detect bc and the end of December seems a long wait. The guidelines say you should be seen within 2 weeks, although we know there is a bit of a backlog following Covid. It may be worth talking to your GP to see if they can refer you sooner. Nothing seen on a scan is good news as scans cannot pick up early stage. Just be aware that if it does turn out to be bc, then it can be treated successfully. Best wishes.
Hi Knebworth. Ultrasounds and CT scans find it difficult to pick anything up that is just sitting on the bladder lining, so although clear scans it doesn't mean there is nothing there. A visible inspection via a flexible cystoscopy should be the next step. Best wishes.
