Is blood in the urine a symptom of nonbacterial prostatitis?
On One Hand: Blood in Urine May Indicate ProstatitisHaving blood in the urine (hematuria) or semen may be an indication of nonbacterial prostatitis, an inflammation of the prostate gland, according to Medline Plus.On the Other: Blood in Urine Has Other CausesBlood in the urine is a possible symptom of nonbacterial prostatitis, but there are many other causes. These include infections of the urinary tract and kidneys; bladder and kidney stones; kidney disease or injury; cancer of the kidney, bladder or prostate; sickle cell anemia; Alport syndrome (a kidney problem); some medications and even intense exercise, according to the Mayo Clinic.Bottom LineHaving blood in the urine may be an indication of nonbacterial prostatitis, but it may also indicate the presence of another medical condition or be a medicinal side effect.
