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Aswin Ram
Aswin Ramover 5 years ago
Redness of Urine

Redness of Urine

What are the causes of reddish discolouration of urine? Diagnos the above sample

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over 5 years ago

1.Hemoglobinuria as in hemolytic anemia , 2.myoglobinuria as in rhabdomyolysis , 3.drug as rifampicin, 4.diet as beetroot, or artificial food colours, 5.gross hematuria due to urinary system pathology .... for urine analysis , cbc , imaging if RBCs confirmed in urine analysis ,. Also exclude anticoagulant use.

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over 5 years ago

Gross hematuria -> Renal carcinoma

over 5 years ago

If it doesn't contain red cells -> Myoglobinuria (rhabdomyolysis)

over 5 years ago

This is only seen in the first urine of the day h/o a week

over 5 years ago

Due to obstructive jaundice ?

over 5 years ago

Kidney rupture./ In case there is pain during peeing/.

over 5 years ago

post macroscopic hematuria: glomerulonephritis

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