it's always a bit unsettling to see blood in the urine -- or anywhere it's not supposed to be! a small amount of blood in the urine is not uncommon when you have a urinary tract infection (uti). have you been diagnosed with a uti by your health care provider? if not you should not assume blood (even just a pinkish tinge) in the urine is enough to diagnose a uti. blood in the urine can be a symptom of other conditions and definitely needs to be evaluated by a health care professional. a urinary tract infection requires treatment with antibiotics. so if you think you have a uti you should make an appointment to see your primary care provider. by the way the jury is still out on the value of cranberry in treating or preventing utis. the most recent study on this topic showed that cranberry has virtually no value in treating or preventing urinary tract infections. i mention this so that you don't delay getting professional treatment in order to try cranberry juice or supplements. best wishes to you!
is it normal to have pinkish red (blood) when you have a uti?