What is short red urine?

Short and dark urine may be related to urinary tract infection, insufficient drinking water or certain diseases, such as cystitis, urinary tract infection or even certain sexually transmitted diseases. To understand the specific cause, you need to combine the symptoms and the cause of the disease, seek medical attention in time, and take medication or adjust your lifestyle if necessary.

1) Possible causes

① Urinary tract infection: This is the most common cause of short and dark urine, usually caused by bacterial infection. The main symptoms include frequent urination, urgency, and pain during urination. Infection can occur in the urethra, bladder, and even kidneys. If the urine is reddish, it means that there may be hematuria, and you need to see a doctor immediately for diagnosis.

② Cystitis: Cystitis can cause changes in urine color, accompanied by symptoms such as urinary pain and difficulty urinating. It is often caused by local bladder inflammation due to bacteria or lack of water intake. Women are more likely to develop cystitis due to their shorter urethra.

③ Stone disease: Kidney stones or bladder stones may also cause short and dark urine. This is because stones may scratch the urinary tract mucosa, causing blood to mix into the urine, forming red urine visible to the naked eye. Stones are also often accompanied by lower back pain.

④Other possible diseases: Some sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea, or more serious conditions such as nephritis and bladder tumors may also cause changes in urine color and abnormal urination.

2) What should I do?

① Drug treatment: Urinary tract infection or cystitis can be treated with antibiotics, such as sulfonamides and quinolones. For patients with stones, stone dissolving drugs (such as potassium citrate tablets) or anti-inflammatory drugs can be selected according to the size of the stones to assist in stone removal.

②Dietary adjustment: It is recommended to drink more water, and the daily water intake should be maintained at about 2-3 liters to accelerate urine excretion and prevent bacterial growth. You can eat more diuretic and kidney-protecting foods, such as winter melon soup and mung bean soup. Avoid spicy foods and alcohol.

③Necessary surgical intervention: Larger stones can be treated with extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy or endoscopic surgery. For serious diseases such as tumors, the most appropriate treatment method should be selected according to the doctor's advice.

3) Lifestyle advice

Maintaining good living habits is crucial to preventing short and dark urine. It is recommended to keep the vulva and perineum clean, change underwear frequently; urinate promptly after sex to reduce the risk of bacterial infection; avoid holding urine, and strengthen physical exercise to improve immunity.

If the short and red urine persists and the symptoms are accompanied by fever, pain and other problems, you should seek medical attention promptly and cooperate with the doctor to conduct detailed examinations, such as urine routine, urine culture or imaging examinations, to identify the cause as soon as possible and provide symptomatic treatment.