The main causes of red urine in men, how to eliminate it

A change in the normal color of urine always causes anxiety and panic, as it may indicate serious pathologies. Red urine in men is especially intimidating because the color is associated with blood. Only a specialist can exclude or confirm hematuria, as well as accurately identify its cause. But you should not panic in advance - the symptom is often associated with the use of certain foods or drugs. Read about blood impurities in semen here.

Why does a man have a red hue or color urine: reasons and "solutions"

Normal urine coloration varies from light straw to dark yellow, depending on the amount of fluid consumed and the anatomical features of the man's body.

When the color changes to scarlet or brown, as well as the detection of red threads or particles, there is a suspicion of the presence of blood in the urine. The causes of hematuria are various - from an accidentally bursting blood vessel to damage to internal organs as a result of trauma, infection or other pathology.

IMPORTANT: a red tint is not always a sign of bleeding in the body. This phenomenon can be associated with the consumption of foods with strong coloring properties, or the use of certain medications.

In any case, wondering why the urine has changed color, it is necessary to consult a urologist, even if the reason seems obvious and harmless, since serious pathologies can be almost asymptomatic, without pain.

Only a specialist can diagnose and prescribe treatment, having previously carried out the necessary tests. But knowing the causes of red urine in a man and how to eliminate them, it is easier to remain calm while waiting for the test results.

Food

The most harmless option, it is not often found, because in order for the product to give the urine its own shade, you need to eat a lot.

They differ in their ability to stain urine reddish or pink:

• beets;
• blackberry;
• mulberry;
• pomegranate;
• black currant.

A brownish tint can appear with excessive consumption of black tea. Vivid colors are usually caused by the presence of persistent colors in the food.

In any case, the change in the color of urine occurs within a day after the use of the coloring product, the effect can persist up to 48 hours (provided that the "suspect" is excluded from the diet). It is important that after beets or other "coloring" food, the color changes not only in urine, but also in feces.

Such a condition does not pose a health hazard; in the absence of symptoms of poisoning, treatment is not required.

Alcohol

Alcoholic drinks negatively affect all systems of the body, not bypassing the urinary side. In alcohol abusers, after a binge (less often - just after a large amount of alcohol), inflammatory and / or necrotic kidney damage may develop, one of the symptoms of which is dark urine with a red tint. In addition to discoloration, turbidity is observed due to the presence of protein.

If a symptom is found, you should immediately stop taking alcohol, observe the water regime - drink at least 2 liters of clean water per day, in small (up to 500 ml at a time) portions. In parallel, it is recommended to take adsorbents - activated carbon or Enterosgel - to accelerate the removal of toxic decomposition products of ethyl alcohol.

Heavy training

The so-called marching hematuria is a short-term appearance of blood in the urine after prolonged physical exertion (for example, a running or skiing marathon) in people without pathologies of the urinary organs.

The phenomenon is quite rare, the exact reasons have not been identified. One of the assumptions is that ruptures of small vessels occur due to an accelerated heartbeat and an increase in pressure. Among them there may be those, the blood from which is able to get into the urine.

But more often hematuria after training is associated with the fact that under stress, the likelihood of latent and chronic diseases of the kidneys or bladder increases. Therefore, a visit to the doctor is required, and the treatment will depend on the diagnosis.

Injury

A change in the color of urine to scarlet or brown, as well as the presence of red flakes in it, is often noted after a fall, a blow to the abdomen, perineum, side or back. Bleeding is associated with physical damage to the tissues of the internal organs and urinary tract. This also includes hematuria after surgery or insertion of a catheter into the urethra.

Trauma-related discoloration of urine is more often accompanied by pain, discomfort when urinating, but may also be the only symptom of damage.

In general, the patient is shown rest and taking hemostatic drugs (like Dicinon). If there is no improvement within two days, you should consult a doctor again.Immediate examination is also necessary for intense dark red urine, as this is a sign of severe bleeding.

Medicines

Some medications, especially when taken for a long time, can give urine a scarlet, pinkish or reddish-brown hue.

This effect is especially often observed from the following drugs:

• Aspirin (as well as any medications containing salicylates);
• Rifampicin;
• Paracetamol;
• Metronidazole;
• Amidopyrine;
• Warfarin;
• Heparin;
• Cyclophosphamide;
• Penicillin;
• Milgamma;
• preparations containing ibuprofen;
• phenolphthalein laxatives.

Some of them change the color of urine due to the components they contain, and some (for example, anticoagulants) cause blood to enter the urine.

In any case, such a side effect is not dangerous to health and does not require treatment. Urine will return to its normal state some time after stopping the use of the medication.

Prostate pathology

The urinary and reproductive systems are closely related, and therefore the diseases of one of them can affect the second. Red urine in men is associated with pathological processes in the prostate gland.

Among them:

When the prostate is affected, hematuria is a concomitant symptom, which means that the root cause must be treated. Typically, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, and decongestants are prescribed. The same therapy is indicated for the transition of inflammation to the organs of the urinary system.

Infection

Damage to the kidneys, bladder and urethra by viruses, bacteria or fungi leads to an acute or chronic inflammatory process, in which there may be a discoloration of the urine due to the presence of blood in it.

Pain or discomfort is usually present but mild. Often, pus impurities appear in the urine, a sick man's temperature rises.

Since it will not be possible to independently determine the causative agent of the infection, the doctor should prescribe the medicine and only after the examination. For the rest, bed rest and drinking enough water are recommended.

Neoplasm

Red urine without pain or any other accompanying symptoms often signals tumor growth.

The following organs may be affected:

• kidney;
• prostate;
• bladder.

One of the additional signs that speaks "in favor" of the neoplasm is the presence of blood clots, the shape of which may indicate the localization of pathology:

• red threads and "worms" more often occur with kidney damage;
• incompletely formed flakes are characteristic of bladder tumors.

Only a doctor can determine the benignity or malignancy of the formation (through a biopsy or in another way), what to do in a particular case is determined after conducting research. In operable cases, surgical removal of the affected tissue is often indicated.

Blood vessel pathology

Damage and abnormal changes in arterial and venous vessels can facilitate the entry of blood into the cavity of the kidneys, bladder or urinary tract, which leads to discoloration of urine and the appearance of red or brown clots in it.

Among the vascular pathologies, in some cases manifested by hematuria, the following are highlighted:

• arteriovenous fistula (abnormal junction of an artery and vein);
• aneurysm (thinning or stretching of the vessel wall followed by protrusion);
• thrombosis (blockage of a vessel by a blood clot).

It is possible to identify pathology only during the examination, the treatment is prescribed by a doctor. Surgical intervention is possible.

Blood clotting disorder

Hemophilia is a hereditary disease, symptoms in most cases are manifested in men.

Characterized by a lack of coagulation factors in the blood, patients are often prone to spontaneous bleeding. Hematuria may occur.

Pathology is not treated, but can be controlled by injections containing the necessary (in each case) coagulation factor. As a rule, hemophilia is detected during infancy. Self-medication is FORBIDDEN.