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Can Eating Beets Exacerbate A Bladder/kidney Problem?

I ve had pink urine after eating beets, but today what started out as pink urine is now deep red and I m concerned it is blood, there are also little fibers I the urine. Can eating beets exacerbate a bladder/kidney problem? How long should I wait before swing a doctor?
Wed, 29 Apr 2015
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Beets consumption can cause urine discoloration or reddish / dark urine. This will be gone in a day or two. In the meantime drink plenty of water around 2-3 liters. If the urine discoloration persists for more than 3 days I would suggest getting a urinalysis to check for blood in the urine.

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Can Eating Beets Exacerbate A Bladder/kidney Problem?

Good Day and thank you for being with Healthcare Magic! Beets consumption can cause urine discoloration or reddish / dark urine. This will be gone in a day or two. In the meantime drink plenty of water around 2-3 liters. If the urine discoloration persists for more than 3 days I would suggest getting a urinalysis to check for blood in the urine. I hope I have succeeded in providing the information you were looking for. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications at: http://www.HealthcareMagic.com/doctors/dr-manuel-c-see-iv/66014 I would gladly help you. Best wishes