10 Bloody Urine Causes
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10. Other Causes
Some foods and supplements can give urine an unusual color. Beets and rhubarb can turn urine red or brown, which can easily be mistaken for blood. Vitamins are also known to cause the color of urine to change.8‘Urine Color - Symptoms and Causes.’ Mayo Clinic, 24 Oct. 2020, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/urine-color/symptoms-causes/syc-20367333.
Small diet adjustments can help reduce any discoloration. Drinking adequate water every day can also help. If the discoloration remains or gets worse, seek advice from a doctor for additional guidance.
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