our son is 6 years old. Out of no where he had very dark Red/Brown urine. we have pushed fluids for the last hour and each urination has become lighter. He did touch fiberglass today accidentally and then ate food without washing hands. He has no fever and no pain in the abdomen or while urinating. Could this be caused by this exposure or something he ate or drank? should we watch him and see how he is and react if pain or fever presents and symptoms persist or should we take him to the emergency room?
Hi Dear Welcome to the Chat Doctor, Dark brown urine represents some blood in the urine also called as hematuria. So many causes for this situation. Infection in the kidneys. Urinary tract etc. or there are some other conditions where there is inflammation of the kidneys, sometimes any injury may also cause such situation. Need to evaluated in terms of urine examination. Blood Pressure of the child. Scan of Urinary tract and kidneys. It all may well evaluate by the Nephrologist. Hope the question is answered. Thanks