Red Urine: blood in my pee? Posted: 04-03-07 07:16am
when i use the bathroom my pee comes out
red what is wrong with me?
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Sexual Health - Men Answer A2579 Posted: 04-20-07 03:21am
Red urine could be due to the presence of
blood , or "hematouria". Blood in the
urine has to be proven diagnostically with
a biochemical analysis of the urine. Blood
in the urine should be taken seriously
because it can be a sign of urinary tract
disorders (infection, tumors…).
Banal, or non-threatening causes like
excessive ingestion of nutrients that
contain red colors (carrots etc.) may also
cause red urine. Nonetheless, you can
consult your primary health provider
immediately and request diagnostic
examinations.
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