Blood in the urine, medically referred to as hematuria, can occur when a kidney stone lodges in the urinary tract and scratches the delicate lining of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, or urethra.

He attributed the disease to genetics, diet and obesity, saying high levels of estrogen and ethnic background were other factors that could also contribute to gallstones development. Emenike said this ...

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Key Takeaways Kidney stones can be painful and, in severe cases, cause bladder obstruction.It can take one to three weeks or more for a kidney stone to pass on ...