UTI - heavy bleeding ?

[twoandahalfyears]

Had to go to OOH at 9ish with severe urinary symptoms . I usually self catheterise but have been finding it more difficult/painful to pass a catheter and in a lot of pain in general .

Peed at the hospital and it was more blood than urine - doctor said on that basis it’s likely a UTI and discharged with codeine and nitrofurantoin for 7 days . BP was high , pulse up, fever .

I got home at 10-30 ish and I’ve had to go about ten times , and wet myself once - each time with visible blood , clots , bloody discharge etc . Sat in the bath and almost as if I’m having a heavy period .

I’ve had UTIs before and never seen visible bleeding - this reminds me of when I had surgery to my urethra more .

I’m absolutely exhausted , I’ve had a horrible night in lots and lots of ways but I’m scared that I’ve done something with the catheters , that’s caused the bleeding . Surely it cant be normal with a UTI to have such heavy bleeding , or does blood always look worse in water ?

Just a hopeful bump ... still stuck on the blasted toilet .

That doesn’t sound right. You might have an injury. A&E I’d say I’m afraid

A+E for you - it sounds like an injury. No UTI would make you bleed that much. Good luck.

I’ve spoken to 111, they’ve said naproxen and lie down for an hour , if no changes I’ve to phone back and they’ll see if can get transport to nearest A&E (30 miles away - £60 in a taxi) . I think I’ve injured myself too , I’ve never had a UTI with that much bleeding .

Keep an eye on your temp and pulse etc - if you start feeling very unwell, are shaking etc then get medical help quickly.

I’ve never had visible blood despite many UTIs but I know a friend of mine has. Is it stinging when you go? Why do you catheterise? Is there an underlying issue that should be considered?

Are you ok OP?

Fell fast asleep after peeing about 45 times .

Still very very hot this morning and shivery - still bleeding but not as heavy .