What to do if male urine is red

Red urine in men can be treated by observing accompanying symptoms, adjusting drinking water, seeking medical examination, drug treatment, and surgical treatment. Red urine may be caused by dietary factors, strenuous exercise, urinary system infections, stones, tumors, etc.

1. Observe accompanying symptoms

When red urine occurs, attention should be paid to whether it is accompanied by symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, pain during urination, and pain in the waist and abdomen. Red urine caused by simple dietary factors usually causes no other discomfort, such as recent consumption of red dragon fruit, beets and other foods containing natural pigments. If it is accompanied by fever or abnormal urination, it may indicate a pathological cause.

2. Adjust drinking water

Increasing daily water intake will help dilute urine. It is recommended to drink 1500-2000 ml of warm water every day. Avoid consuming drinks containing artificial colorings or alcohol, and reduce diuretic drinks such as coffee and strong tea. Take appropriate rest and avoid strenuous exercise, and observe whether the urine color returns to normal in 1-2 days.

3. Medical examination

If persistent urine redness requires timely consultation with a urology department, the cause can be clarified through urine routine, urine culture, urinary system ultrasound and other examinations. If a urinary system infection is detected, antibiotics such as levofloxacin tablets and cefixime dispersible tablets may be needed ； When stones are found, sodium potassium hydrogen citrate granules can be used to assist in the removal of stones.

4. Drug treatment

For hematuria caused by bacterial prostatitis, you can take Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Sustained-release Capsules as directed by your doctor to improve urination, and use Longqing Tablets to clear away heat and diuresis. Hematuria caused by glomerulonephritis may require prednisone acetate tablets to control inflammation, and at the same time combined with Huangkui capsules to protect kidney function. All medications must be used strictly as prescribed.

5. Surgical treatment

Hematuria caused by bladder tumors or large kidney stones may require transurethral resection of bladder tumors or ureteroscopic lithotripsy. A urinary catheter needs to be left in place for 1-3 days after surgery, and cystoscopy or CT must be reviewed regularly. Long-term smokers who experience painless hematuria should be alert to the possibility of malignant tumors of the urinary system.

It is necessary to keep the perineum clean every day and avoid sitting for long periods of time to hold in urine. The diet should be light, limit high-salt and high-purine foods, and supplement with appropriate amounts of vitamin C to enhance capillary toughness. To avoid overexertion and long rides, annual routine urine screening is recommended. If hematuria recurs or blood clots appear, seek medical attention immediately to rule out serious illnesses.