Thread: pnuemonia and blood in the urine?

my husband has pneumonia. he was diagnosed a week ago. when he was diagnosed, his urine was brown. initially we were told it was due to dehydration but after me complaining, they took urine tests. they found blood and protein in his urine. blood work showed that the kidney was functioning fine so they concluded it was due to the pneumonia.
today he went in for follow up and again they found blood in his urine. less than before, but none the less it was there. they ordered more blood work. (no protein this time)
is this normal? does pneumonia cause this? does this signify an underlying issue.
all the stuff i looked up tells me that pneumonia could signal an issue with kidney but there are no signs. typically, it would show up months after the pneumonia has gone or it could have caused the pneumonia.
if his blood work shows that his kidneys are fine, why is there still blood in his urine?

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There could be other causes for blood in the urine. If your doctor has treated your husband and he is improving, there should not be much concern.

If you husband is having a fever, pain, burning sensation when urinating or any other symptoms, you should contact the doctor.

There are a lot of potential causes for this, here are two sources of info.
What is blood in urine (hematuria)? from Medicine.net
Hematuria, or blood in the urine, can be either gross (visible) or microscopic (as defined by more than three to five red blood cells per high power field when viewed under magnification). Gross hematuria can vary widely in appearance, from light pink to deep red with clots. Despite the quantity of blood in the urine being different, the types of conditions that can cause the problem are the same, and the workup or evaluation that is needed is identical.
People with gross hematuria usually present to their doctor with this as a primary complaint. Microscopic hematuria, on the other hand, is most commonly detected as part of a periodic checkup by a primary-care physician.

What are the causes of blood in urine?
The causes of gross and microscopic hematuria are similar and may result from bleeding anywhere along the urinary tract. One cannot readily distinguish between blood originating in the kidneys, ureters (the tubes that transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder), bladder, or urethra. Any degree of blood in the urine should be fully evaluated by a physician, even if it resolves spontaneously.

Infection of the urine, stemming either from the kidneys or bladder, is a common cause of microscopic hematuria. Kidney and bladder stones can cause irritation and abrasion of the urinary tract, leading to microscopic or gross hematuria. Trauma affecting any of the components of the urinary tract or the prostate can lead to bloody urine. Hematuria can also be associated with renal (or kidney) disease, as well as hematologic disorders involving the body's clotting system. Medications that increase the risk of bleeding, such as aspirin, warfarin (Coumadin), or clopidogrel (Plavix), may also lead to bloody urine. Lastly, cancer anywhere along the urinary tract can present with hematuria

Also go here, there is a great, more comprehensive article on wikipedia:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_in_the_​urine

And it could be nothing, some people just have blood in their urine.