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Brick colour spots in urine
My baby is 10days old and I hve noticed some brick colour spots in his urine...m worried...is it blood? What cud b the cause...he is already having jaundice is it coz of it??
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These are urate crystals. Dehydration is the most common cause.
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Make sure feeding is adequate. If milk supply is low consult , have one glass of water before feeding.
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Strict urine output monitoring. If not improving , consult physically to a Paediatrician
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It's common at this age. It's not blood
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Make sure baby takes regular feeds and is well hydrated
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Could be crystal
Better to do urine routine and consult with Paediatrician
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult to Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Divya Nalamalapu
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Its commonly due to urate crystals and not blood at this age. Nevertheless, get it checked by a pediatrician for confirmation and also for assessment of baby's hydration status, weight gain etc.
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