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adamaunt Member Posts: 31 From:Canada Registered: Feb 2002	posted 06-16-2002 10:45 AM I went to the doctor on friday because my urine was darker than normal. I was told there was blood in my urine. I'm having ab pain Not all the time. The doctor told me I have an infection somewhere. He went on to say that I sould go see my regular doctor to see what he thinks. It does not burn when I go and I don't have the urgency to go. Anyone ever had this before. It's very bothersome. IP: Logged
Super Sarah Senior Veteran Posts: 1418 From:Boston, Mass Registered: Jan 2002	posted 06-16-2002 06:00 PM Hi, I would suggest that you do get this checked out by your doc soon, as blood in the urine can indicate that you either have some infection in your bladder or that you have some infection in your kidneys. You should have blood tests done that also include renal function tests too, to be on the safe side. Good luck IP: Logged
adamaunt Member Posts: 31 From:Canada Registered: Feb 2002	posted 06-16-2002 06:25 PM Thanks for your response. What is renal function? Also... if there is blood in my urine. Why is it normal(Urine) in color sometimes and then dark at other times? Is not enough water a factor? Is over use of antibiotics a possibility? IP: Logged
Super Sarah Senior Veteran Posts: 1418 From:Boston, Mass Registered: Jan 2002	posted 06-17-2002 06:52 AM Hi, Renal function tests are just blood tests that tell you how your kidneys are working. This includes things such as Creatinnine, Urea and Potassium levels. Basically, if your kidneys are not working well, your blood levels of these will increase. Creatinnine is the best indicator. It is the by product of muscle breakdown within the body and your kidneys should get rid of this in the urine, so if your kidneys are not working as effectively as they should be, then the level of Creatinnine in your blood will rise. It is possible to pass urine of normal colour, that if 'dipped' (tested), would be positive for blood. Sometimes what is know as frank haematuria (fresh blood in the urine) maybe more related to irritation or infection in the bladder. I would get that checked again too. If your doc thought it necessary, you could have what is known as a cystoscopy that would look in your bladder to see what is going on. Yes, it is just possible that overuse of antibiotics may cause you to pass blood in the urine. Although a lot of drugs and antibiotics are metabolised and excreted by the liver, some are excreted by the kidneys and overuse, could possibly cause irritation within the kidneys or bladder. It is always useful to drink more water. As an adult it is recommended that you drink about 2 to 3 litres daily. If you drink a little more it will help to flush and stimulate your kidneys to work more effectively. It will help flush them out and your bladder too. I would suggest that you go back to your doc for further investigations though. Hope this helps and do let us know how you get on? Take care Sarah IP: Logged
bucket Junior Member Posts: 11 From:new zealand Registered: Mar 2002	posted 06-21-2002 03:59 AM hi just a thought do you eat a lot of red meat????? i have heard that this can be a factor. cheers buck IP: Logged
adamaunt Member Posts: 31 From:Canada Registered: Feb 2002	posted 06-23-2002 06:36 PM Yes I do eat alot of red meat. I was told to lay off of it for awhile. I have now come off my antibiotics and my urine has still not returned to normal. Something interesting happened in all of this. I had 3 urine tests done. 1 showed blood in urine with bacteria. The other showed blood in urine with no bacteria. The 3rd showed no blood and no bacteria. All of these were done within two days. Any suggestions. Does this signify cancer? I'm a little tender in the groin area. D.Holloway. IP: Logged
Super Sarah Senior Veteran Posts: 1418 From:Boston, Mass Registered: Jan 2002	posted 06-24-2002 05:43 AM Hi, I have to say that finding bacteria in urine is indicative of infection and inflammation rather than cancer. Hope this helps? Take care Sarah IP: Logged

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