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jack08693
jack08693

On my 69th birthday went to a Phillies game and while in the bathroom my urine was a dark chocolate color.This has happened to me previously in my life 3 other times.The first time I was in my young teens and was admitted to hospital and diagnosed with a infection and treated and it cleared up.The second and third times were within the last two years the last being a week ago at the game.The second time my urologist prescribed antibiotics and it cleared right away.I have an appointment sched.for my third instance but it cleared the next day on its own.Anyone with similar problems.I have bph and take a muscle relaxant which helps but still get up to go 3-4 times a night,during the day everything is normal.Thanks for any help.

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  • JerseyUrology
    JerseyUrology jack08693

    Posted

    Hi Jack!

    I strongly recommend you see your urologist ASAP; While there may be an easy explanation (BPH, as you mentioned), you really should have an evaluation including something called a "cystoscopy" to evaluate your bladder to assure there is not something else that can be the cause.

    -Dr L

    • waveydavey
      waveydavey JerseyUrology

      Posted

      Any thoughts on why I bled? Several cystos turned up nothing. But absence of thinner has stopped the bleeding. Urologist suggested switching thinners may also stop bleeding. Have yet to see Cardio for his take.
    • JerseyUrology
      JerseyUrology waveydavey

      Posted

      Have you had upper tract imaging? (i.e. a test of the kidneys and ureters, generally via a test called a "CT Urogram"wink; sometimes that can show a cause.

      If not, the issue often arises from the prostate (generally a non-cancerous issue such as an enlarged prostate)

    • waveydavey
      waveydavey JerseyUrology

      Posted

      Thank you so much for taking my question! I have not had a Urogram but have an appointment upcoming with a new Urologist. My previous just passed away.

      I will get a new perspective. Thanks again for your help.

  • derek76
    derek76 jack08693

    Posted

    I was told that dark blood was old blood.
    • jimjames
      jimjames derek76

      Posted

      HI Derek,

      I think that's more true with rectal bleeding. Blood from the bladder can range from brown to ice tea colored to bright red.

      Jim

    • derek76
      derek76 jimjames

      Posted

      Mine was in my semen for weeks after my first prostate biopsy. Any other bllod in my urine was red and probably froma burst blood vessels in my prostate.
    • jimjames
      jimjames derek76

      Posted

      Hi Derek,

      I've had it all colors in my urine from several different causes. The recommended work up as the doc says is cystoscopy and cytology and perhaps other blood work. That said, Jack may have already had that done with his previous episodes.

      Jim

      Jim

  • peter45673
    peter45673 jack08693

    Posted

    Do you know the size of your prostate?  I get bleeding all the time at 185cc.  I have had endless checks and most recently T3 MR and they found no cancer. and cycoscopy and they found no cancer.  If I drive for lond distances or ride a bike or have sex a bit to hard it bleeds.  GO see a doctor and find out
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