Question 1

does metronidazole 500mg tabs cause dark urine (redish/brownish/yellowish) and diarrhea? and is it normal or i should be worried?

Accepted Answer

Yes, metronidazole: Can cause ur symptoms. Eating apples and bananas should relieve ur diarrhea. Follow up with ur dr for any concerns. Take care and god bless u!

Question 2

i have all the symptoms of a uti. but urine test was normal. dark urine, nausea, fever, diarrhea.. have been ttc this last two months.. related?

Accepted Answer

Unrelated: Having symptoms for last 2 months is a good reason to have a thorough check up. Having all those symptoms could represent some other problem than a uti. Do not procrastinate seeing a Physician

Question 3

my father (72) was prescribed diacerein for a minor arthritis on his small finger 10 days ago. he is now feeling unwell for 5 days (diarrhea, vomit, lack of appetite, dark urine). can it be the medication? if he stops it, when back to normal?

Accepted Answer

: Stop it right away. GI side effects are common with this drug and it can rarely affect hepatobilary system which results in dark urine (high bilirubin in blood). From NIH website: "The use of diacerein is associated with common gastrointestinal disorders such as soft stools and diarrhoea, common mild skin reactions, and, uncommonly, hepatobiliary disorders". Side effects should resolve.

Question 4

symptoms are high fever for 4 days, stomach pains, dark urine unable to hold it, sweating a lot, chills, body aches, no vomiting or diarrhea. ?

Accepted Answer

Really sick: Hi

it sounds like you are really sick and may need to get to your clinic today.  Right off the top of my head i can think of several possible causes, but first would be a urinary tract infection. If not this you have an infection and will need to treated.

Question 5

are there any alternitives to flagyl and vancomycin for c. diff? i've had it! feeling nauseated, bloated, dark urine, chest pain, & diarrhea is back.

Accepted Answer

Not really: Might consider probiotics. Discuss with your doctor.

Question 6

4 yrs chronic rt abdo pain since appy. today dark urine & diarrhea started. extreme fatigue & lack of appetite. liver or kidney? ct in july

Accepted Answer

Be reviewed: An initial,exam with urine and blood work may help to sort out the problem, or what to do next. All the best. Ultrasound is also,available.

Question 7

poor appetite, muscle aches, fever, nausea, diarrhea, dark urine, abdominal discomfort, weakness, weight loss, easy bruising, abnormal menstruation..?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor!: Hi. By "dark urine",do you just mean very yellow, or do you mean dark like brown? If you have bilirubin, myoglobin, or hemoglobin in your urine, that's a problem, and could relate to various of your symptoms. Not wanting to do too much guessing, I'd recommend you see your doctor. Good luck!

Question 8

i was wondering is dark urine only a sign of dehydration?

Accepted Answer

It is one cause: It can also be a sign that other issues are involved, like kidney disease or damage, liver disease, etc. It all depends on what is found in the urine.

Question 9

i am a 24 year old female. i currently have very dark urine but it's not frequent however when i get done there is a small amount of blood on the toil?

Accepted Answer

Hematuria.: Your first description just sounds like a concentrated urine - like you just need to drink more water - but the blood is a little more thought provoking.  You may have an infection, or there could be something else going on.  We're generally concerned when blood starts leaving the body.  You should see a doctor and start with an exam and urinalysis and culture.

Question 10

can you have really dark urine just from being only a little dehydrated?

Accepted Answer

Eye of the beholder: Really dark from little dehydrated is all relative as you may notice. But practically if you play whatever sport match and forgot to bring your water and, to start with, you were not well hydrated you will have really dark urine.

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Does metronidazole 500mg tabs cause dark urine (redish/brownish/yellowish) and diarrhea? and is it normal or i should be worried?

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I have all the symptoms of a uti. but urine test was normal. dark urine, nausea, fever, diarrhea.. have been ttc this last two months.. related?

A member asked:

My father (72) was prescribed diacerein for a minor arthritis on his small finger 10 days ago. he is now feeling unwell for 5 days (diarrhea, vomit, lack of appetite, dark urine). can it be the medication? if he stops it, when back to normal?

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Symptoms are high fever for 4 days, stomach pains, dark urine unable to hold it, sweating a lot, chills, body aches, no vomiting or diarrhea. ?

A member asked:

Are there any alternitives to flagyl and vancomycin for c. diff? i've had it! feeling nauseated, bloated, dark urine, chest pain, & diarrhea is back.

A member asked:

4 yrs chronic rt abdo pain since appy. today dark urine & diarrhea started. extreme fatigue & lack of appetite. liver or kidney? ct in july

A member asked:

Poor appetite, muscle aches, fever, nausea, diarrhea, dark urine, abdominal discomfort, weakness, weight loss, easy bruising, abnormal menstruation..?

A member asked:

I was wondering is dark urine only a sign of dehydration?

A member asked:

I am a 24 year old female. i currently have very dark urine but it's not frequent however when i get done there is a small amount of blood on the toil?

A member asked:

Can you have really dark urine just from being only a little dehydrated?

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