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Does Blackish Red Urine Inside Catheter Pouch Indicate Infection?
My father(73) a COPD patient suffering Type 2 respiratory failure, he's bed ridden for last 20 days, so we had to put catheter. But for last 2 days we have observed blakish red urine being stored continuously inside catheter pouch. Is it any kind of infection?
If yes, then was should be done?
If yes, then was should be done?
Thu, 28 Jul 2016
Hi
Blackish red urine could be caused by an infection or medications he is taking since some drugs color urine.If i were his treating Doctor, i will do a urinalysis before taking any decision.In the mean time, i advise he takes enough water.
Best regards
Blackish red urine could be caused by an infection or medications he is taking since some drugs color urine.If i were his treating Doctor, i will do a urinalysis before taking any decision.In the mean time, i advise he takes enough water.
Best regards
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