Blood in the urine, or hematuria, can be caused by various conditions like kidney stones, urinary tract infections, and kidney disease. Some home remedies for treating hematuria include drinking cranberry juice for urinary tract infections, modifying diet and limiting salt intake for kidney stones and disease, and rest for injuries. However, it is important to see a doctor to determine the underlying cause and get proper treatment, as blood in the urine can sometimes be a sign of serious conditions.

2. Blood in Pee:
What Causes It
&
Treating it From Home
I: Introduction
II: Kidney Stones
III: Urinary Tract Infection
IV: Kidney Disease
V: Blood Disorders
VI: Certain Medications
VII: Enlarged Prostate
VIII: Diabetes
IX: Jarring of the Bladder
X: Kidney Injury
XI: Conclusion
Disclaimer
The author of this eBook does not give medical advice; this information was written out of personal experience
for educational and informational purposes. We claim no ownership or right to any images contained in this
works. Whenever utilizing any home treatments you should always consult a certified medical practitioner for
approval. We assume no responsibility for the use or misuse of this information. Intended for 18+ only.

3. I. Introduction
First off, if you have just recently found blood in your urine there is no
need to panic just yet. Simply put, there are dozens of things that could
have caused this that are non
non-life threatening. For the most part, many
.
of the causes of blood in pee are
minor and can be treated right from
d
home. That said, blood in the urine is
.
still a serious condition that deserves
your attention right away.
By taking the time to know what the most common causes of blood in
urine are you are giving yourself peace of mind. You will not have to
encounter sleepless nights wondering if there is something seriously
wrong with you. Instead, you will have a good idea of what is causing
the problem and be able to remedy it right from the comfort of your
own home. Of course, there are instances where the blood i caused
the is
from things that need the attention of a medical professional When
professional.
this is the case you will need a doctor’s diagnosis in order to ensure

4. that you are getting the proper treatment. Even when a diagnosis like
this is made, however, there are still some things that you can do from
home in order to eliminate the blood from your urine as well as ease
your mind.
II. Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are one of the most common causes of blood in pee.
Kidney stones often go undiagnosed in people until they start to show
signs because there is no one singular reason why people develop these
stones. There are normally a number of factors that contribute to the
development of the kidney stones themselves. Included in these factors
are things such as diet. People that eat
poorly are more likely to develop these
painful kidney stones. When this is the
case one of the first signs that will be
visible is blood in the urine. If you have a family history of kidney stones
and are experiencing blood in the urine you may want to try out a few

5. home remedies to see if your symptoms can be alleviated. One of the
first things to do is to lower your vitamin c levels. Believe it or not, this
may allow you to see some relief almost immediately. Eat a bowl of
bran flakes in order to get rid of that calcium and increase the amount
of fiber in your diet. In addition, in order to alleviate blood in pee
caused by kidney stones you might want to simply try taking an anti-
inflammatory such as ibuprofen. This will help to eliminate any
inflammation and irritation that may be present. Finally, you will want
to limit how much salt you are eating as there is a relationship between
your sodium consumption and blood in the urine as it relates to kidney
stones.
III. Urinary Tract Infection
Urinary tract infections can be very painful as there are not too many
warning signs. If you are lucky enough to spot blood in your pee you
may be getting an early indication that you, in fact, do have a urinary
tract infection. In over ninety-percent of the cases the infection is

6. caused by bacteria that have invaded your urethra. When this happens
the infection can spread quickly all the way up the urinary tract and
into the kidneys. Because of this, it is
important to begin a course of
treatment as soon as you may suspect
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an infection. The best home remedy for
this type of infection is drinking a lot of
cranberry juice and a modified diet. The
cranberry juice is useful because the
anti-oxidants that it contains will help to fight off any unwanted
oxidants
bacteria that may be present in the urethra. In addition, it is not harsh
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on the bladder. Beverages such as coffee will irritate the bladder thus
causing more pain in many instances. Cranberry juice will not cause any
pain at all. Of course, if you suspect that you have a urinary tract
that
infection you may want to take an anti
anti-inflammatory ease any pain or
symptoms that you have. This medication will help to calm down any

7. flare up that may be present which will help to eliminate the blood that
is present in your urine.
IV. Kidney Disease
Kidney disease is a very serious condition that affects thousands of
people worldwide. The disease is so common because there are many
different things that can cause it. Simply put, you may be at risk for
kidney disease and not even know it until you
begin to show signs. Blood in the pee is one of
the classic signs that there is something going
on with the kidneys. If you have been
diagnosed with, or suspect that you may have, kidney disease then you
,
need to figure out what caused it so that you can treat it correctly.
caused
Some of the most common causes of kidney disease are:
• Diabetes
• High Blood Pressure
• Overuse of Ibuprofen

8. • Hardening of the Arteries
Of course, there are a lot of home remedies out there that can help
eliminate blood from your pee if you have kidney disease. It is
important to note, however, that if the cause is overuse of Ibuprofen
then you may want to avoid taking any anti-inflammatory medications.
You should instead look into ways that you can alter your diet. Altering
your diet will help to lower the stress that is placed on the kidneys
which in turn will help to eliminate the blood from your pee. When
going on a diet to help fight kidney disease you must consider these
three things:
• Protein: Limit the amount of protein that you intake each day by
lowering the amount of meat that you eat. Instead opt for fruits
and vegetables.
• Potassium: Eat a lot of apples, cabbage and carrots so that you
can keep your potassium at a moderate level. Try to avoid
bananas and tomatoes if possible.

9. • Salt: Avoid foods that have added salts in them. Meals that are
frozen or canned may have too much salt in them for your
kidneys.
V. Blood Disorders
Disorders of this nature are one of the leading causes of blood in
pee. The most common blood disorders that will cause you to visibly
see blood in the urine are:
• Sickle Cell Disease
• Blood Clot in the Kidneys
• Low Number of Platelets
If you suspect that you have one of these disorders you should see your
doctor right away. Only the doctor will be able to give you a positive
diagnosis and suggest a course of treatment for you. The doctor will
most likely give you a few things that you can try from home in order to
eliminate the amount of blood you have in your urine from one of

10. these disorders. In addition to the physician prescribed treatment,
there are also some remedies that are thought to help clam these
disorders. Chief amongst them are the consumption of folic acid. Folic
acid will help to increase the number
of healthy red blood cells you have.
These healthy red blood cells will help
you become healthier and eliminate
the amount of blood in your urine. You can get the folic acid you need
either by taking a supplement or by choosing a diet with a variety of
colorful fruits and vegetables.
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VI. Certain Medications
There are some medicines out there that actually increase the risk of
bleeding and are damaging to the kidneys. If you are taking any of these
medications the best thing that you can do is stop taking the By
them.
eliminating the medicine from your routine you will be eliminating the

11. cause of the blood in your pee. The medicines that most commonly
cause blood in pee are:
• Asprin
• Warfarin
• Coumadin
• Plavix
VII. Enlarged Prostate
It is not really know exactly what causes an enlarged prostate. What we
do know, however, is that the condition affects thousands of people all
over the world. Because of this
we are becoming increasingly
sensitive to the warning signs of
prostate problems. As problems
such as prostate cancer become
cer
more widespread it is really important to learn the warning signs such
as blood in pee. It should be mentioned that all prostate problems do

12. not have to be as serious as cancer. For these less serious conditions it
is possible to utilize a few home remedies in order to eliminate the
home
blood from the urine.
• Eat Pumpkin Seeds: The zinc in the seeds helps to heal the
seeds
prostate.
• Fish: Eat 2 servings a week that are high in Omega 3 oils.
Omega-3
• Soy: Eating soy will help to lower your testosterone production
This will help to sooth your prostate
ill prostate.
• Water: Drink 8 glasses a day
day.
VIII. Diabetes
It is a little known fact that one of the side effects of diabetes can be
blood in the urine. Spotting the blood
early can be an early warning sign of the
onset of diabetes. In addition to this,
things such as high blood pressure, high
blood fat levels, a high fat diet, alcohol abuse and obesity can cause

13. diabetes with blood in the pee as one of the side effects. If you think
that you may be diabetic and you have blood in your pee you should
really see a doctor right away. In the meantime, you can try some of
these home remedies in order to eliminate the blood that is showing up
in the urine.
• Olive Oil: It is thought that a diet high in olive oil will help to
reduce the blood sugar levels.
• Asparagus: Eat plenty of it. It is thought to be a mild diuretic that
can help control your diabetes.
• Lemon: Substitute it for salt.
• Parsley: Acts as a diuretic and helps to lower the blood sugar in
general.
• Watercress: Strengthens the body of people that have diabetes.
IX. Jarring of the Bladder
Believe it or not, during exercise it is possible to jar the bladder to the
point where it will start to bleed. The end result will be blood in the

14. urine. In order for this to happen the exercise will typically have to be
will
very strenuous and prolonged. This is something that is most often
seen in people that are competitive weight
lifters or in people that train on a daily basis for
things such as triathlons. If you do experience
blood in your pee after a strenuous workout
er
you should immediately contact your doctor as
well as consider modifying your workout
routine. However, there are some home
remedies that you can look into that will help to ease the situation:
• Relax: Often by just relaxing for a bit the situation can take care of
itself. You may have to modify your workout routine for a few
days.
• Stay Hydrated: Drinking a lot of water will help you urinate more
frequently which will help to eliminate the problem. Staying
hydrated will also allow you to avoid any infection.

15. • Avoid Salt and Caffeine Salty foods and caffeinated drinks may
Caffeine:
irritate the bladder thus causing the symptoms to persist for days.
X. Kidney Injury
An injury to one of the kidneys is a reason why you may see blood in
the urine. Take the time to think back about any incident that may
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have caused damage to one or both of your kidneys. Simple things
such as playing a sport or wrestling with
your children could trigger an injury to the
kidney. Of course, things such as a car
accident or a bad fall can also damage the kidneys and cause larger
amounts of blood in the urine. If you feel that one of your kidneys
was recently injured the best thing that you can do is get some rest.
Resting will allow the body’s natural healing powers to take over.
You should see the blood in the urine subside after two or three
days. In addition, you will want to watch your diet to make sure that
you are not eating foods that can aggravate the kidneys and the

16. bladder. Foods with salt and caffeine should be avoided so that there
is no unnecessary irritation. Finally, make sure to protect the injured
kidney from further damage. Though this may sound obvious, but it
is very easy to further damage a kidney when doing simple tasks
such as setting the table for dinner or carrying the groceries in the
house.
XI. Conclusion
Blood in pee is a serious problem that needs a doctor’s attention.
However, there are instances where the problem can be treated
right from the comfort of your own home. The important thing to
remember is that you need to make sure you are altering your diet
and your lifestyle in a way that ensures your problem does not get
any worse. By using a few good home treatments there is a chance
that your symptoms will go away in a matter of a few days.
Disclaimer
The author of this eBook does not give medical advice; this information was written out of personal experience
for educational and informational purposes. We claim no ownership or right to any images contained in this
works. Whenever utilizing any home treatments you should always consult a certified medical practitioner for
approval. We assume no responsibility for the use or misuse of this information. Intended for 18+ only.