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What Does Dark Colored Semen Indicate?
Question: What does dark colored semen, like dark tea in color mean? This has happened the last two times, about a week apart. Normally it is clear.
Brief Answer:
Further evaluation is needed
Detailed Answer:
Hello There!
Thank you for asking Health Care Magic.
I have gone through your question and i understand your concern.
Are a lot of possible situations that can cause dark colored sperm : infection ( prostate infection ), trauma , tumor, prostate enlargement ...
Since you have been having this for more then 1 week i would suggest to contact your local doctor for further examinations to confirm the diagnosis.
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He will perform a physical examination to you, blood tests, you need to take urine test.
According to the results of the examinations ,you will start a treatment if needed ( antibiotic in case of an infection...).
Meanwhile drink planty of fluid, take Tylenol or Ibuprofen ( be sure you are not allergic first) if you have ( or start to experience) any pain or fever.
Hope the answer is helpfull.
Take Care !
Dr Balliu
Further evaluation is needed
Detailed Answer:
Hello There!
Thank you for asking Health Care Magic.
I have gone through your question and i understand your concern.
Are a lot of possible situations that can cause dark colored sperm : infection ( prostate infection ), trauma , tumor, prostate enlargement ...
Since you have been having this for more then 1 week i would suggest to contact your local doctor for further examinations to confirm the diagnosis.
.
He will perform a physical examination to you, blood tests, you need to take urine test.
According to the results of the examinations ,you will start a treatment if needed ( antibiotic in case of an infection...).
Meanwhile drink planty of fluid, take Tylenol or Ibuprofen ( be sure you are not allergic first) if you have ( or start to experience) any pain or fever.
Hope the answer is helpfull.
Take Care !
Dr Balliu
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