RE: reddish-brown urine

[Guest guest]

there is a group called lymetreatments where a lot of bladder-lyme

related problems are discussed, you can search for it at the groups homepage

under the above name.

[Guest guest]

>

> Hello Friends,

>

> Has anyone had experience with passing reddish-brown urine at various

> intervals?

>

> I've had this happen on a seemingly irregular basis over the last

couple of

> years. No doctor seems concerned about it. And tests of the urine only

> occasionally show a " trace of blood " in the urine.

>

> I think this is something that I should investigate further. I have

> advanced Lyme and babesiosis.

>

> Any one have any experience like this?

>

> Thanks,

> Deanna

Hi Deanna: Having traces of blood in urine is not normal and needs to

be further evaluated, however brownish-red urine could be as harmless

as a side effect of the antibiotic flagyl or rifamipin or may indicate

bacterial or parasitical infection, lyme or babesia? Heres a link.

hope it helps.

http://www.ranvet.com.au/urine_analysis.htm

[Guest guest]

Deanna,

hemolytic can be off for mnay reasons.

Infections, such as hepatitis, cytomegalovirus, epstein-barr virus, strep

Medications, such as penicillin, sulfa medications, acetaminophen

Autoimmune disorders, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, colitis

Considering this, I am sure this test could be " off " if you had lyme or

babs.

You might be craving ceratin foods becuz your body is lacking a mineral or

vitamin??

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4. hemolytic index?

Posted by: " bluesky " bluesky@... luciasmile

Date: Sat Feb 3, 2007 1:04 pm ((PST))

I just got a blood test result showing that my hemolytic index is 58, when

the normal range is 0 - 29.

Has anyone dealt with an out-of-range hemolytic index in connection with

Lyme or babesiosis?

Could this be why I have been craving and eating tons of red meat these past

few months?

[Guest guest]

The color of urine - it has an important story to tell

Nutrition Health Review, Fall, 1989

The Color of Urine -- It Has an Important Story to Tell

Definition: The fluid excreted by the kidneys, passed through the ureters,

stored in the bladder and discharged through the urethra. The average

quantity excreted under ordinary dietary conditions in twenty-four hours is

about 1,000 to 2,000 ml. One thousand parts of healthy urine contain about

960 parts of water and 40 parts of solutes, which consist chiefly of urea

and sodium chloride, phosphoric acid, sulfuric acid, and uric acid.

The causes of urine discoloration range from ingested medications to

malignancy.

An abnormal shade of urine can be upsetting to both patient and doctor.

Normal urine color, which ranges from clear to deep yellow, is influenced by

the pigment urochrome. When urine volume is increased the color becomes

pale. From dehydration, the urine tends to be dark. An exception to this

rule would be pale urine present in diabetics with high levels of sugar

being discharged (glycosuria).

Drugs can turn urine red, brown, black, blue, or green. Excretion of some

food colors can result in red urine.

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Colors other than yellow could indicate conditions such as blood in the

urine (hematuria), the result of overexercising and causing myoglobulinuria

(myoglobin in the urine) or aftermath of crash injuries. Also unusual

coloration could reflect pus in the urine (pyuria), a metabolic disorder

(porphyria), or melanoma, a form of cancer.

The most alarming color, red, covers a spectrum of hues from pink to

red-brown. Menstrual flow colorations should not be judged by urine color

standards.

A common laxative ingredient, phenolphthalein, can cause episodes of red

urine. A physician can determine whether that substance is involved. It is

prudent to inform the professional making the urinalysis whether drugs are

being taken.

Various medications may produce red-orange urine. The muscle relaxant

chlorzoxazone (Algisin, Paraflex, Parafon Forte), the antibiotic rifampin

(Rifadin, Rofact), antipsychotics, and some antiparasitic medications may

cause spectacular colorations in urinary discharge.

Some fruits and vegetables, such a blackberries, rhubarb and beets may

temporarily change the color to red. A urinary analgesic, phenazopyridine,

turns acidic urine orange.

Dehydration can cause bright yellow or yellow orange urine. Carrots and

vitamin A turn urine into those colors. So does the vitamin riboflavin.

Medications that cause a yellow-brown urine include quinine derivatives and

two drugs that are used to treat urinary tract infections: nitrofurantoin

and sulfamethoxazole.

Colorless urine is often the result of diuretic use or high fluid intake,

which can be harmless. Diabetes insipidus is associated with colorless

urine, the ingestion of ethyl alcohol, and hypercalcemia, a condition caused

by too much calcium in the system because of faulty metabolization.

Milky urine can result from high levels of fats in the body. Cloudy urine

commonly indicates the presence of a urinary tract infection.

Most blue or green urine can be caused by chlorophyll-containing foods such

as breath mints (Clorets); magnesium salicylate, found in Doan's Pills, and

in cough remedies; and thymol, an ingredient in Listerine.

Cresol and phenol, found in Chloraseptic, may cause a brown or yellow-green

color that darkens on standing.

Vitamin C in large doses colors urine bright yellow and diminishes as the

vitamin leaves the body.

Because urine coloration ranges widely, the concerned individual should

consult with a physician to determine whether foods, drugs, chemicals, or

infections are involved. In a healthy individual, food variations may be the

sole determinant

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