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Acidity And Abdomen Pain, Urine Red In Color. Drinking Smoothie Of Vegetables, Fruits And Beets Lately. Kidney Infection?

I have drinking a smoothie of vegetables, fruits and beets. I noticed that today that my urine is red x 2. I figure that it is the beets in the juice. I have had two nights of acidity in my abdomen and some pain as well. Could it be the beets and I should not worry it being a kidney infection. I don't want to go to the doctor if it is nothing. Thank you. Audrey K.
Fri, 16 Aug 2013
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The red colour of your urine is likely due to the high intake of beets.

IF the fruits that you are using are acidic then it is possible that they are contributing to the acid feeling in your abdomen.

A urinary tract infection would present with burning or discomfort on urination, urinary frequency, urinary urgency ( the need to go the bathroom), change in the colour or odor of the urine.
In some cases there may also be fever, vomiting.

If you are experience any of the above symptoms then it is possible that you do have a urinary tract infection.
This would be treated with copious fluids and antibiotics.

I hope this helps
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Acidity And Abdomen Pain, Urine Red In Color. Drinking Smoothie Of Vegetables, Fruits And Beets Lately. Kidney Infection?

Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic The red colour of your urine is likely due to the high intake of beets. IF the fruits that you are using are acidic then it is possible that they are contributing to the acid feeling in your abdomen. A urinary tract infection would present with burning or discomfort on urination, urinary frequency, urinary urgency ( the need to go the bathroom), change in the colour or odor of the urine. In some cases there may also be fever, vomiting. If you are experience any of the above symptoms then it is possible that you do have a urinary tract infection. This would be treated with copious fluids and antibiotics. I hope this helps