Pink urine in a child
The unusual color of urine in a child is always alarming parents. Is it worth worrying if it turns pink and why this can happen?
Have a newborn
Immediately after birth, the child can excrete urine of a red hue, which is given to her in large quantities by urates. This is due to the minimal intake of water into the organism of the newborn, since there is very little of it in the colostrum. However, after literally two or three days the shade brightens and turns pink. Such urine of a newborn can be normal up to the 10th day of life, after which it becomes almost colorless or light yellow.
In older children
Having noticed pink spots in the diaper, parents can become very worried, but the reason for such spots is often the reaction of the material responsible for absorbing the liquid. When such an absorber is in contact with the urine of the baby, spots of a pink hue may appear. However, for complete reassurance, parents should collect the urine of the child in a separate container and evaluate its real color. If it turns out to be pink, you should consult a doctor.
Possible reasons
Different factors can affect the color change from light yellow to pink, among which the most common are the use of certain foods and drugs, injuries and various diseases of the excretory system.
Nutrition
Urine can become pink if the baby ate:
- Blackberry;
- Beetroot;
- Blueberries;
- Cherry;
- Rhubarb;
- Black currant;
- Sweets with red dye.
Due to the pigments contained in such products, the urine will be pink, but will remain transparent.
Possible illnesses
Pink urine can be one of the symptoms:
- Cystitis;
- Vasculitis;
- Piello and glomerulonephritis;
- Injuries to the organs of the excretory system;
- Urolithiasis;
- Oncoprocesses in the excretory system.
All of these diseases make it possible for red blood cells (hematuria) to enter the urine of a child. Coagulation disorders, viral infections and hemorrhagic diathesis also lead to such a hit.
The reason for the appearance of a pink shade can be many drugs, for example, drugs of the salicylate group, ibuprofen, rifampicin and others.
What to do?
- Since the causes of the pink shade may not be harmless, you should contact your pediatrician. The doctor will prescribe urine tests, as well as ultrasound of the organs of the excretory system.
- If you determine that the pink color is a consequence of the use of "coloring" products, exclude them from the child's diet. If the urine color turned yellow again, you were right and you don’t need to do anything else.
- If the pink hue was the result of dehydration, give the baby enough liquid.
