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What Causes Change In Urine Color When Suffering From Hep C?
Question: I have hep c but blood work has been good, 2 wks. Ago I started having really bad stomach cramps that came and went for a few days then quit. Yesterday, one time my urine was very dark, the next time it was lighter but looked red, the next 2 times, today, it got lighter and now is back to normal. Do you know what could have happened? I will be seeing my Dr. on 22nd
Brief Answer:
Probably caused by dehydration or inadequate fluid intake or sweating!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
The color of our urine is greatly influenced by the concentration of urine. If we happen not to drink much, the urine would be concentrated. This is the same thing that happens when we sweat a lot after exercise or a hot day that we sweat a lot and urine gets concentrated. When we drink much water, the color of urine would be clearer. It could not have been caused by a disease condition seen the fact that it changes and has completely resolved. I will advice that you drink a minimum of 1.5 liters of water daily and your urine would not get concentrated again.
Please, there is a new treatment for hepC with great results and minimal side effects and last just for weeks. Ask your doctor if this is a possible option for you.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thank you so much for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Probably caused by dehydration or inadequate fluid intake or sweating!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
The color of our urine is greatly influenced by the concentration of urine. If we happen not to drink much, the urine would be concentrated. This is the same thing that happens when we sweat a lot after exercise or a hot day that we sweat a lot and urine gets concentrated. When we drink much water, the color of urine would be clearer. It could not have been caused by a disease condition seen the fact that it changes and has completely resolved. I will advice that you drink a minimum of 1.5 liters of water daily and your urine would not get concentrated again.
Please, there is a new treatment for hepC with great results and minimal side effects and last just for weeks. Ask your doctor if this is a possible option for you.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thank you so much for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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