Blood in Urine

[Twomb]

I have gone for 15 and 23 mile bicycle rides over the past two days. After both rides I have had considerable amounts of blood in my urine. I have had no UTI symptoms leading up to this and there is no chance of STD. Admittedly, my testes are little sore after the ride. I have no back pain and other than blood in my urine, I am of fairly good health. Is it common to have blood in urine after bike rides? I have been riding for 4+ years and have never experienced this in the past. Your help is appreciated.

[Twomb]

It was grossly vissible during the first urination, after both rides, but less noticeable thereafter. Also, no skin injuries are present. the roads were are little bumpy (moderate road construction), so it could have been from sitting on the seat. Although, like I said, this has never happened before. I am on no medications.

thanks and I will consult with an MD in a few days.

[Bluez18]

I also have had similar events where a longer 20+ mile on a road bile has seemingly caused blood in my urine along with a bloated feeling but very minimal pain in my right abdomen. Blood was visible at first, brownish, then more red to pink and now unable to see but confirmed by my doctor to be blood in urine. There was also an odor to the urine prior to seeing the blood. Two years ago, a similar event occurred where the longer bike ride caused prostate inflammation which impacted initiation/ however, did resolve itself after some time. Now two years later,  I am seeing blood in urine following a longer bike ride and Dr. has said it could be kidney stones, because of the abdominal pain in right. CT scan and blood tests have ruled out appendicitis, bladder infection, among others possibilities. Im not giving up bike riding but thinking of reducing biking down to 5 miles or less and getting a seat that is wider to prevent these issues in the future.

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi,

When you say blood in you urine is this blood that is grossly visible? Or is this a case of microscopic hematuria?

Asymptomatic  hematuria may be due to prior strenuous activities and stress. Medications may also be a factor. This seems to be significant in your case. You have had a history of cycling and this seems like a strenuous form of exercise.

I still suggest consult with a physician for further evaluation. However,I do agree that there seems to be no underlying urinary tract condition here. So there seems to be cause of worries here.

You may want submit another urine sample a few days after when you are more relaxed. Also note that there are no superficial skin injuries to the skin that could have caused the bleeding.