Can lack of water cause blood in urine?
Yes but it might also be associated with other conditions like UTIs,Bladder injuries,Kidney stone,kidney infection or any other blood disorders.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
There is no one best antibiotic which is perfect for all types of urine infection and all patients. Based on symptoms and severity of infection antibiotics can be chosen.
You can check for any change in color and/or amount of urine, presence of any foam, blood in urine, pain while urination, swelling in legs or face, fever. Also, you can get checked with basic tests like RFT and CUE. It is suggestable to consult a doctor if you observe any changes and get treated accordingly.
In case of any kidney damage it has to be evaluated by a doctor and treated medically. On a general note, you can keep your kidneys healthy by staying hydrated, healthy eating, exercise to keep ideal weight, do not smoke or drink alcohol too much and monitor blood pressure regularly.
Reduced urine output is a better indicator of failing kidneys than urine colour. Urine colour varies with type of food & amount of water taken, medications, exercise and kidney infection.
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