Urine can turn dark brown due to various liver, kidney, and urinary tract illnesses. In addition, extreme exercise can cause muscle damage, leading to kidney damage and pink or brown urine.
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Why is my urine brown in color even after completing the antibiotic course for UTI?
Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with UTI last month. I was prescribed antibiotics for three days. A few days back, when I urinated, my urine was brownish (a sign of blood), and slight burning sensation on that same day which was not there till then. I bought some UTI test strips, and my first test wa... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You can take a course of antibiotics and then repeat the test after five days. I would suggest you to take tablet Ciprofloxacin 500 mg twice daily for five days. An ultrasound of KUB (kidneys, ureters, and bladder) to check whether you have... Read Full »