Jan 14, 2026
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Beet root effect—commonly called beeturia—is the temporary pink-to-red discoloration of urine and sometimes stool after consuming beets or beet-derived pigments, driven by excretion of betalain pigmen...
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
A condition where there is bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract, which can cause red urine.
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3 resultsJan 8, 2026
What pediatric protocols exist for parent‑administered anal dilation after anorectal surgery and how are they taught and monitored?
Routine postoperative anal dilation (PAD) is a longstanding pediatric practice after surgeries such as posterior sagittal anorectoplasty (PSARP) or transanal pull‑through for Hirschsprung disease, typ...
Jan 7, 2026
When should someone seek emergency care for inability to pass stool?
An inability to pass stool can range from ordinary constipation to life‑threatening bowel obstruction or fecal impaction; emergency care is indicated when that inability is accompanied by red‑flag sym...