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Urology (Expert Forum)
urine in infants
Answered by
Stephen Liroff, MD - Urology, Pediatric Urology, Peyronie’s disease
Henry Ford Hospital
West Bloomfield - MI
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
urine in infants
by TDJ, Jul 04, 2008 02:51PM
When changing the diaper of my 6 month son, I sometimes notice orange is his diaper. Can this be blood? It does not happen often and he does not seem to be bothered or fussy about anything? I talked to the doctor about this and she said to make sure he gets plenty of water, but did not give me specifics? Should I be worried or just give him water and not worry?
Also my son was circumcised, should his penis be healed or should the tip still be raw/uncovered at this time? The doctor never mentions any abnormalities after his check ups? Do you have a picture of how a 6 month old circumcised should look?
Also my son was circumcised, should his penis be healed or should the tip still be raw/uncovered at this time? The doctor never mentions any abnormalities after his check ups? Do you have a picture of how a 6 month old circumcised should look?
Doctor's Answer
by Stephen Liroff, MD, Jul 08, 2008 12:26AM
, Jul 08, 2008 12:26AM
The color is probably due to crystals in his urine and are not significant. You can take a diaper with the orange coloration to the lab or your physician's office and it can readily be tested for blood with a special litmus like paper that is used when doing urine tests.
I do not have a picture of a circumcised penis readily available. The flare of the head should ideally be visible in the non-erect state. The penile shaft skin should not be covering the head at all, ideally. Reality is that often the flare (corona) is partially covered and may even be partially attached here. These attachments usually resolve by puberty.
S.A.Liroff, M.D.
This information is provided for general medical educational purposes only. It
does not necessarily reflect the opinions of Henry Ford Hospital or the
Vattikuti Urologic Institute. Please consult your physician for diagnostic
and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition.
I do not have a picture of a circumcised penis readily available. The flare of the head should ideally be visible in the non-erect state. The penile shaft skin should not be covering the head at all, ideally. Reality is that often the flare (corona) is partially covered and may even be partially attached here. These attachments usually resolve by puberty.
S.A.Liroff, M.D.
This information is provided for general medical educational purposes only. It
does not necessarily reflect the opinions of Henry Ford Hospital or the
Vattikuti Urologic Institute. Please consult your physician for diagnostic
and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition.
