What could be the reason if a girl's urine appears slightly red?
Nov 08, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Cao Zhiqiang
Introduction
A girl's urine appearing slightly red may be caused by factors such as menstruation, improper diet, urethritis, urinary stones, or glomerulonephritis. Symptoms can be improved through general treatment, medication, physical therapy, and other methods. In daily life, girls should maintain cleanliness of the external genital area to avoid bacterial growth and subsequent infection. If other uncomfortable symptoms are present, prompt medical consultation is recommended for diagnosis and treatment.
In general, a girl having slightly red urine may be caused by factors such as menstruation, improper diet, urethritis, urinary tract stones, or glomerulonephritis. Improvement can be achieved through general management, medication, physical therapy, and other approaches.
1. Menstruation: During her menstrual period, a girl may have a small amount of menstrual blood mixing with urine, causing the urine to appear bloody. This is a normal physiological phenomenon and does not require special treatment.
2. Improper diet: If a girl has recently consumed large amounts of red-colored foods—such as red-fleshed dragon fruit, watermelon, or mulberries—the natural pigments in these foods may cause the urine to appear red. In such cases, urine color typically returns to normal within 1–2 days after adjusting the diet, and no special intervention is needed.
3. Urethritis: Urethritis is usually caused by bacterial or fungal infections and manifests as frequent urination, urgency, and painful urination; in severe cases, hematuria (blood in urine) may occur. It is important to maintain external genital hygiene, drink plenty of water to increase urine output and help flush the urinary tract, and follow medical advice to take medications such as azithromycin granules or cefixime granules.
4. Urinary tract stones: The formation of urinary stones is associated with metabolic abnormalities, dietary factors, and others, which may lead to difficulty urinating, dribbling urination, pain during urination, and hematuria. It is recommended to follow medical guidance for treatments such as extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy to help expel the stones.
5. Glomerulonephritis: This condition may be related to exposure to chemical substances or decreased immune function, and may cause symptoms such as hematuria, edema, fever, and fatigue. Treatment should follow medical advice and may include medications such as furosemide injection or captopril tablets.
In daily life, girls should pay attention to maintaining cleanliness of the external genital area to prevent bacterial growth and infection. If other discomfort symptoms occur, prompt medical evaluation and treatment are advised.
