Question 1

why is my blood dark?

Accepted Answer

Myoglobinuria: Very, dark  urine with the color of cola could be due to the presence of myoglobin, which is a breakdown product of muscle cell. It can be caused by trauma, alcohol, medications, and vigorous exercises. It could indicate that you have rhabdomyolysis, which could lead to kidney failure. Another cause would be blood (as in uti) or bilirubin in the urine (as in liver disease). Should be checked.

Question 2

how come my blood is so dark?

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Several options: Can indicate significant oxygen extraction by the body, some nutritional variances (like high iron), dehydration (/concentration), and more often than not--if otherwise healthy--is just a normal variant that is ok for you. If worried, ask your dr.

Question 3

my blood is really thick and dark - should i be worried?

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Need tests: Physical appearance may have some validity to a trained , but real thing is lab analysis , wait for results  before you worry.

Question 4

i have brown it went cloudy to all dark brown i'm guessing its old blood?

Accepted Answer

Sounds right: Brown vaginal discharge is usually old blood being cleaned from the uterus.

Question 5

i got my time of the month on saturday and it was dark brown with a tiny bit of blood . what does that mean ?!

Accepted Answer

Get examined for: A pelvic exam. It could mean regular menses, but infection, inflammation or tumor have to be excluded.

Question 6

is the blood dark in hemochromatosis?

Accepted Answer

No: The color is normal.  Brown blood usually means methemoglobin.

Question 7

what does it mean if a male wees dark blood?

Accepted Answer

Hematuria: it means that medical assessment is in order.

Question 8

what it mean when i am spotting dark brown blood?

Accepted Answer

Old blood: Fresh blood is usually red and the fresher it is the brighter red it is.  As blood begins to break down (a soon as a few hours) the blood begins to darken. Brown and eventually to thick, sticky, and black.

Question 9

please explain substance gives blood its dark red color?

Accepted Answer

Hemoglobin: Hemoglobin is a complex chemical which carries oxygen around to the tissues.  When it combines with oxygen it gets bright red which is the usual color we associate with blood,  when the oxygen is taken away it gets to be a darker color.

Question 10

darker menstrual blood? meybe becouse cold or something else?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: There are many causes for darker menses including older blood, less water in the blood, blood from fibroids, polyps or adenomyosis. Usually a benign issue, but if you  are concern, see a provider.

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