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Blood-thinning medications can cause a patient to be more prone to bleeding episodes in general. This is because the ability of the blood to clot is compromised.
However, urinary bleeding and pain is not normal and signifies some issues in the urinary system. It is not a side effect of the medication. You should seek attention from a urologist promptly.
The most common cause of blood in the urine is still urinary tract infection. Typically, this is also associated with pain with the passage of blood in the urine. The other common cause would be urinary tract stones. Stones can be found in the kidney, the ureter, the bladder or even the urethra. These stones can cause bleeding as they move along the urinary tract. For men, especially more senior individuals, the prostate can be the cause of blood in the urine as enlargement of the prostate can also be associated with the growth of more blood vessels, making it more prone to bleeding.
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