Red urine
Red urine: Introduction
One serious cause of red, reddish or pink urine is blood in urine.
Other causes may be listed under darkened urine or urine color changes.
Any red, pink, or reddish color of the urine needs prompt professional medical investigation.
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Causes of Red urine:
The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Red urine.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
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causes of Red urine
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Causes of Types of Red urine:
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Red urine: Symptom Checker
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Medical Books Excerpts
- DYSURIA
- "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
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- HEMATURIA
- "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
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- PYURIA
- "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
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- Dysuria
- "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)
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- Dysuria
- "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- Hematuria
- "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- Pyuria
- "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- DYSURIA
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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- HEMATURIA
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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- PYURIA
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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- Hematuria
- "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
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- Hematuria
- "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
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- Dysuria
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
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- Hematuria
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
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- Dysuria
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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- Hematuria
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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- Proteinuria
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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- Urethral Discharge
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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- Dysuria
- "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
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- Dysuria
- "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
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- Hematuria
- "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
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- Dysuria
- "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
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- Hematuria
- "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
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- Proteinuria
- "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
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- Dysuria
- "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- Hematuria
- "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- DYSURIA
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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- HEMATURIA
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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- PYURIA
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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Misdiagnosis and Red urine
Interstitial cystitis an under-diagnosed bladder condition: The medical
condition of interstitial cystitic is a bladder condition that can be
misdiagnosed as various conditions such as overactive bladder or other causes of pelvic pain.
This condition can cause chronic pelvic pain or symptoms of urinary incontinence,
similar to overactive bladder.
Millions of patients may be misdiagnosed - an estimated third of the 9 million women with
chronic pelvic pain (CPP) or 4.5 million of the 17 million women with overactive bladder syndrome
do not respond well to treatment, and may have interstitial cystitis rather than their given diagnosis.
In other words, about 6 million US women may have misdiagnosed interstitial cystitis.
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Diagnostic tests for Red urine:
Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Red urine. Some of these are listed below :
- Physical examination
- Examine for signs of anemia
- Temperature with blood in the urine may suggest urinary tract infection, lupus erythematosus and infective endocarditis. Temperature in a person with bilirubin in the urine may suggest cholangitis, viral hepatitis, pancreatitis or severe alcoholic hepatitis
- Inspect color of the skin and sclera of the eyes - e.g. the yellow discoloration of the sclera and the skin in jaundice results from elevated bilirubin levels in the blood. The elevated bilirubin levels in the urine causes a dark discoloration of the urine.
- Blood pressure - e.g. if blood pressure is high may suggest glomerulonephritis, polycystic kidneys, lupus erythematosus.
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Diagnosis Checklist: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)
During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Red urine.
Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing
your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information
you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis.
Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:
- How long have you had the red urine? - can determine if acute or chronic.
- Is the discoloration of the urine truly red? - Red urine usually indicates blood in the urine. Jaundice more typically causes dark brown urine.
- Does the red urine occur in the first or the terminal part of the urine stream? - Redness in the first part of the urine stream suggests blood in the urine from a urethral or Prostatic lesion, while redness in the terminal part of the urine stream suggests bleeding from the bladder. Redness throughout the entire urine stream has no localizing features.
- Have you had an injury such as a blow to the loin, pelvis or genital area?
- Is the red urine transient or constant? - e.g. joggers and athletes engaged in very vigorous exercise can develop transient blood in the urine.
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Diagnosis Checklist: Associated symptoms your doctor may ask about (and why!)
Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse
your condition.
The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Red urine) may include:
- Abdominal pain? - associated with blood in the urine suggests renal stones (most likely), renal embolism, kidney contusion (bruising from trauma), kidney laceration, glomerulonephritis, renal cancer or polycystic kidneys. If abdominal pain is associated with jaundice, this suggests common duct stones, sclerosing cholangitis, pancreatic cancer, bile duct cancer, pancreatitis, viral or alcoholic hepatitis.
- Pain or burning with urination or frequency of urination? - suggests a bladder stone, prostatic disease, urinary tract infection or renal infarction. If blood in the urine is painless, this may suggest urinary tract infection or trauma, tumors or polycystic kidneys.
- Fever? - associated with blood in the urine suggests pyelonephritis (most likely), lupus erythematosus, infective endocarditis with emboli to kidneys. Fever associated with jaundice may suggest cholangitis, viral hepatitis, pancreatitis or severe alcoholic hepatitis.
- Dark urine and Pale stools? - occurs with obstructive or cholestatic type jaundice such as gallstones, cancer of the pancreas, cancer of the bile duct, strictures of the bile duct, some medications, recurrent jaundice of pregnancy.
- Symptoms of urinary tract infection? - e.g. pain and burning with urination, urinary frequency, blood in urine in severe cases, offensive smell to urine.
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Home Diagnostic Testing and Red urine
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Medications or substances causing Red urine:
The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Red urine as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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medications causing Red urine
Drug interactions causing Red urine:
When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react
causing Red urine as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
- Coumadin (Warfarin) and Mevacor (Lovastatin) interaction
- Coumadin (Warfarin) and Advil (Ibuprofen) interaction
- Coumadin (Warfarin) and Motrin (Ibuprofen) interaction
- Coumadin (Warfarin) and Nuprinl (Ibuprofen) interaction
- Coumadin (Warfarin) and Aleve (Naproxen) interaction
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Organs affected by Red urine:
The list of organs typically affected by Red urine may include, but is not limited to:
Detailed list of causes of Red urine
The list below shows some of the causes of Red urine mentioned in various sources:
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causes of Red urine
How Common are these Causes of Red urine?
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases,
not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Red urine.
Of the 35
causes of Red urine that
we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 0
causes are "very common" diseases
- 1
causes are "common" diseases
- 0
causes are "uncommon" diseases
- 0
causes are "rare" diseases
- 2
causes are "very rare" diseases
- 33
causes have no prevalence information.
See the analysis of the prevalence of 35
causes of Red urine
Conditions listing symptoms: Red urine:
The following list of conditions
have 'Red urine' or similar
listed as a symptom in our database.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause
of any symptom.
A
Aloe poisoning
... red urineC
Chemical poisoning - Chromium
... red urineD
Diabetic Nephropathy
... discolored reddish urineF
Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis
... pink urineG
Glomerular Disease
... pink urineN
Neoplastic porphyria tarda
... pink urineP
Papillary renal cell carcinoma
... red urinePorphyria Cutanea Tarda
... reddish urinePorphyria Cutanea Tarda - familial
... reddish urinePorphyria Cutanea Tarda - sporadic
... reddish urinePorphyria cutanea tarda, familial type
... pink urinePorphyria cutanea tarda, sporadic type
... pink urinePorphyria, congenital erythropoietic
... red urineT
Tuberculosis
... reddish urineU
Urinary tract infections
... red urine
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Causes of Red urine Based on Risk Factors
This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Red urine based
on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:
Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?
Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Red urine?
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Red urine, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
Classifications of Red urine:
Subtypes of Red urine:
Pink urine (5 causes), Orange urine (2 causes)
Medical Conditions associated with Red urine:
Urine color changes (317 causes), Urinary symptoms (1041 causes), Bladder symptoms (881 causes), Urinary problems (904 causes), Urinary difficulty (545 causes), Sexual symptoms (1608 causes)
Symptoms related to Red urine:
Blood in urine (267 causes), Cloudy urine (15 causes), Urine color changes (317 causes), Dark urine (80 causes), Hematuria (267 causes), Glomerulonephritis (7 causes), Nephrotic syndrome, Good Pasture syndrome, Renal calculus, Carcinoma of the bladder, Medications- clofazamine, Beetroot, Burns
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