- male
- 60 Years
- 01/04/2021
What color is urine when your kidneys are failing?
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When kidneys are failing, the increased concentration and accumulation of substances in urine lead to a darker color which may be brown, red or purple
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Consult a Nephrologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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I'm kind of worried about my recent lab results. My creatinine level is 1.5, and the 24-hour urine protein is at 416 mg. The DMSA scan also showed some renal parenchymal dysfunction with cortical scars. Should I be concerned about these numbers, and what do they actually mean for my kidney health?
Your test results indicate chronic kidney disease (CKD) with impaired renal function (elevated creatinine), significant proteinuria (416 mg24h), and evidence of renal parenchymal damage with cortical scars on DMSA scan, warranting further evaluation and management by a nephrologist to slow disease progression.
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I've noticed over the last few months that my urine sometimes appears foamy, especially when I first wake up or during the night. The foaminess variessometimes it's pretty thick, other times it's just mild, and occasionally it's not foamy at all. Is this something I should be worried about? What could be causing this?
it's a urinary tract infections
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