Does Brownish Red Urine Require Medical Attention When Diagnosed With A Hernia?

Posted on Sun, 10 Jun 2018

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Question : 50 yr old male with a hernia, now on the road. Stopped to P, found brownish red urine. Has two hours till motel.Is OK to go on, or should they find a hospital?

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
possible dehydration or urine infection likely.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

* The brown-red urine seems in relation to possible dehydration or urine
infection ( not related to a hernia).
There is no need to rush to the ER, you can get to your motel.

* My suggestions at present

- Drink plenty of liquids as coconut water, buttermilk, lemon juice, organic
tea, oral rehydration salt etc.
- Avoid exposure to excess heat.
- Get cranberry XXXXXXX from the retail shop and add it in a glass of mineral
water to drink twice daily.

Observe the urine color for next 24 hours.
Please follow up according to the progress of the condition.

Wish you a quick recovery.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee