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Hello, i have a question which i always felt embarrassing to ask anyone. when i eat red beats my urine color is darker then usual and same with poop it is reddish color and always been like that i believe, can someone tell me if it is normal, thanks?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

You have beeturia. Your body or what you eat is causing the pigment to get into your blood stream and you kidneys pee it out . I had it once an it was scary till I remembered eating beats. You can google I for moe info.

Answered 5/12/2023

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Beets can cause the urine and stool to change colors, but your stool should still never be reddish in color. You should see your primary care doctor for testing. You are also of the age that you need colon cancer screening regardless, so you should probably make an appointment to see a gastroenterologist ASAP. Good luck.

Answered 5/15/2023

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