Abnormally Colored Urine - Differential Diagnosis Framework Red: - Hematuria, Hemoglobinuria, Myoglobinuria - Beets, Rhubarb, Blackberries, Artificial Dyes - Porphyria (after exposure to sunlight) Orange: - Dehydration, Increased bilirubin - Rifampin/rifampicin, Phenazopyridine, Warfarin - Carrots, Artificial Dyes Green / Blue: - Chronic obstructive jaundice, Familial Hypercalcemia, Pseudomonas UTI - Propofol, IV Cimetidine, Methylene blue, Metoclopramide, Phenergan, Amitriptyline, Indomethacin, Doxorubicin - Asparagus, Artificial Dyes Purple: - Purple urine bag syndrome (chronically catharized/constipated patients with UTI) Dr. Ann Marie Kumfer @AnnKumfer #Colored #Urine #Discoloration #Differential #Diagnosis #nephrology
