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Does Taking Flax Seed Oil Cause Discolouration In Urine?
Question: Yesterday I started taking flax seed oil which I've taken before
I took a peek a number of hours later and the color was like the color of espresso
I peed again later in the day and it was normal
I.drank some flax oil again the morning and just peed espresso again
I also take regularly coq10 - fish oils- a whole food powder callEd green vibrance and a whole food multi vitamin
I'll be 61 in July
This has never happened
I have peed red when juicing beets
I took a peek a number of hours later and the color was like the color of espresso
I peed again later in the day and it was normal
I.drank some flax oil again the morning and just peed espresso again
I also take regularly coq10 - fish oils- a whole food powder callEd green vibrance and a whole food multi vitamin
I'll be 61 in July
This has never happened
I have peed red when juicing beets
Brief Answer:
Some elements is normal to pass the urine and color it.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM to post your health query.
I read carefully your question and I understand your concern.
There are some substances that may be eliminated normally by the kidney that give a color to urine. The urine gets more colored as well when people don't drink enough fluids. This is normal.
In your case we are not sure if the color is caused by a damage in the kidneys or its because of these substances that have passed in your urine.
For this reason I would recommend doing a urine analyse and rule out a urinary tract infection.
Also, you need to do a kidney function test, to see if the kidney is working well.
If those come out normal, and you don't have other symptoms, then you don't need to worry about.
Meanwhile, if you have other symptoms, like swelling in the limbs, burning sensation during urination, fever, pain in the back, just let me know, and I will advise accordingly. With the information I have, the above answer is what I understand,.
If worse or not better, I would recommend seeing a local doctor.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Otherwise please close and rate the answer.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
Some elements is normal to pass the urine and color it.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM to post your health query.
I read carefully your question and I understand your concern.
There are some substances that may be eliminated normally by the kidney that give a color to urine. The urine gets more colored as well when people don't drink enough fluids. This is normal.
In your case we are not sure if the color is caused by a damage in the kidneys or its because of these substances that have passed in your urine.
For this reason I would recommend doing a urine analyse and rule out a urinary tract infection.
Also, you need to do a kidney function test, to see if the kidney is working well.
If those come out normal, and you don't have other symptoms, then you don't need to worry about.
Meanwhile, if you have other symptoms, like swelling in the limbs, burning sensation during urination, fever, pain in the back, just let me know, and I will advise accordingly. With the information I have, the above answer is what I understand,.
If worse or not better, I would recommend seeing a local doctor.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Otherwise please close and rate the answer.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
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