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What Causes Brown Discolouration In Urine In An Elderly Person Post Brachytherapy?

Posted on Mon, 28 Dec 2015

Question: Today I passed urine which is quite dark, nearly maroon in colour. I have no pain in passing urine. I am 85 years old and had brachytherapy some 5 years ago
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Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I prefer such persons should see doctor ASAP

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

This is not a good sign to see quite dark and maroon color urine suddently in an elderly person. It denotes muscle damage and the resultant product called myoglobin will be excreted called myoglobunuria. This can acutely damage the kidney. I shall not be sure if this is because of the medication or a new muscle damage that is happening.

I suggest you to please visit a Nephrologist as soon as possible or at least an Internal Medicine physician whoever appointment is quick.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (12 hours later)

Thank you for your advice. I will make an appointment today

Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (44 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Take Care

Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome, I hope you will be better soon.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar