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What Causes Brown Urine?
Question: My urine has changed to brown -
Brief Answer:
It is due to Blood in urine (Hematuria)
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your query ,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have blood in urine (Hematuria).
I shall be happy if you can post me few more details to help me in making comments on your problem.
1) Do you have other urinary symptoms like frequency for urination ,nocturia ,urgency,poor stream etc suggestive of enlarged prostate which is common at this age .?
2) Are you taking any medication especially Aspirin ?
You need to consult consult qualified Urologist for clinical and digital rectal examination and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis.
1) Urine routine and culture.
2) Ultrasound scanning of abdomen and pelvis
3) Serum PSA.
4) Endoscopic Examination of bladder (Cystoscopy)
In the mean while start taking broad spectrum antibiotics like Cefexime along with urinary antiseptic like Nitrofurantoin twice daily and urine alkaliser thrice daily .Later on switch on to appropriate antibiotics as per culture report.
Get the prescription of medicines from your family Physician.
Ensure to drink more water.To keep your urine dilute This will help to control dysuria.
Further treatment will depend upon result of these tests and final diagnosis.
Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions , I shall be happy to help you .
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil
It is due to Blood in urine (Hematuria)
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your query ,based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have blood in urine (Hematuria).
I shall be happy if you can post me few more details to help me in making comments on your problem.
1) Do you have other urinary symptoms like frequency for urination ,nocturia ,urgency,poor stream etc suggestive of enlarged prostate which is common at this age .?
2) Are you taking any medication especially Aspirin ?
You need to consult consult qualified Urologist for clinical and digital rectal examination and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis.
1) Urine routine and culture.
2) Ultrasound scanning of abdomen and pelvis
3) Serum PSA.
4) Endoscopic Examination of bladder (Cystoscopy)
In the mean while start taking broad spectrum antibiotics like Cefexime along with urinary antiseptic like Nitrofurantoin twice daily and urine alkaliser thrice daily .Later on switch on to appropriate antibiotics as per culture report.
Get the prescription of medicines from your family Physician.
Ensure to drink more water.To keep your urine dilute This will help to control dysuria.
Further treatment will depend upon result of these tests and final diagnosis.
Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions , I shall be happy to help you .
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
I started taking 2 full dose asperin daily ( as a blod thinner insted of Warfrin). No other syptoms.
Brief Answer:
Stop Taking Aspirin for few days .
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up .
The hematuria that you have could be ue to side effect of Aspirin .
I would stop aspirin for few days and observe for any improvement. Discuss with your treating doctor.
You may take antibiotic like Norfloxacin twice daily along for a week .
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.
Stop Taking Aspirin for few days .
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up .
The hematuria that you have could be ue to side effect of Aspirin .
I would stop aspirin for few days and observe for any improvement. Discuss with your treating doctor.
You may take antibiotic like Norfloxacin twice daily along for a week .
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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