I have had blood in my urine a few times since having CoolSculpting. Do you know why?

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I saw that other girls have had the same problem and yet all the doctors are saying that it's not a side effect. I'd really like to see a doctor delve into this as I think it is a side effect for some of us. Maybe it doesn't happen often, but if even a few people are noticing this, please don't disregard our concerns. Would you please look into this?

Shamim Shakibai, MD · Answer

Dear Sound Girl,
Your condition is called "hematuria." In a female, there can be mulitple causes for this. Kidney stones and urinary infections can do this. Your hematuria is not related to coolsculpting, as there is no real way from a physiological standpoint that coolsculpting would cause this. I would encourage you to see your internist for a workup. A urine sample, basic blood tests, and possibly imaging of the kidneys and bladder would be what I would recommend. Hope this helps.
Best wishes,
Shamim

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

This occurrence has not been linked to Coolsculpting and it is practically impossible to have connections since coolsculpting works on the principle of suction and freezing fat cells. It does not penetrate deeper and it can not affect kidneys. I advise you to make an appointment with your physician and try to find root to this problem. Best of luck!

Hardik Soni, MD · Answer

This occurrence has not been linked to Coolsculpting and it is practically impossible to have connections since coolsculpting works on the principle of suction and freezing fat cells. It does not penetrate deeper and it can not affect kidneys. I advise you to make an appointment with your physician and try to find root to this problem. Best of luck!

Dean P. Kane, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear Sound Girl: Hematuria or blood in the urine may be cause by many concerns but CoolSculpting is not one of them. Visible or microscopic blood in the urine is not normal and requires a medical work-up. Any portion of the urinary system by leak blood cells from trauma, infection or tumor from the urethra to the kidney. Please seek the expertise of your urologist, gynecologist or primary care physician to identify its cause and arrange proper care for yourself and the others people you speak of. I wish you the best!

Amy Brenner, MD · Answer

Hi Sound Girl,
     I know this isn't the answer you are looking for, but I completely agree with the other physicians. There is no relation (that is known) between Coolsculpting and seeing blood in your urine. I would 100% recommend seeing you Primary Care Physician to rule out other medical conditions. Maybe we can put a good word in at Zeltiq for the scientists to look into this though :)

I have had blood in my urine a few times since having CoolSculpting. Do you know why?

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Answer: Blood in Urine - Not from CoolSculpting

Answer: Blood in Urine - Not from CoolSculpting

Answer: Hematuria

Answer: Hematuria

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I have had blood in my urine a few times since having CoolSculpting. Do you know why?

Answers (8)

Answer: Blood in Urine - Not from CoolSculpting

Answer: Blood in Urine - Not from CoolSculpting

Answer: Hematuria

Answer: Hematuria

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