Guest guest Posted October 26, 2008 Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 Hi ; Glad to hear that your son will be having his water checked. Yes, copper can accumulate in liver diseases such as PSC. http://www.psc-literature.org/hepCu.htm But blue urine can have other causes: ______________________________________________ The Significance of Abnormal Urine Color Martha K. Terris, M.D. Assistant Professor of Urology Chief of Urology, Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System http://urology.stanford.edu/about/articles/abnormal_urine.html BLUE / GREEN Blue or green urine may be caused by a blue dye such as methylene blue, a component in several medications (Trac Tabs, Urised, Uroblue) used to reduce symptoms of bladder inflammation or irritation (1,6). Administration of the dye, indigo carmine, turns the urine green and can last for several days if renal function is poor. While more often reported to cause pink urine, the anesthetic, propofol, has also been reported to cause green coloration of the urine (11). Amitriptyline, indomethacin, resorcinol, triamterine, cimetidine, phenergan, and several multivitamins also lend a blue-green tint to the urine (6). An inherited form of high calcium (called " familial hypercalcemia " ) can result in blue urine, which has lent this disease the nickname " blue diaper syndrome " (12). Another metabolic disorder, indicanuria, can cause blue urine due to tryptophan indole metabolites (12). A blue pigment may also be produced by infection with the bacteria Pseudomonas (1,2). Dark green pigmentation, especially if associated with air (known as " pneumaturia " ), urinary tract infection, and/or solid particles in the urine, can be caused by bile when there is a fistula between the urinary tract the intestines. ______________________________________________ Best regards, Dave (father of (23); PSC 07/03; UC 08/03) > Does anyone know if too much copper in your water can have an effect on liver and gastro diseases. My son has PSC and UC and is having his water checked. It leaves a blue stain wherever it drips and in the toilet. He doesn't drink the stuff, uses a filter, but also since he moved into this house is when he noticed considerable hair loss. Does anyone think there could be a connection? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2008 Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 Whoops indeed. I thought she was taking about his urine! Maybe it's time for me to retire? Sorry! Dave R. > > -----Original Message----- > But blue urine can have other causes: > > Whoops A Daisy! His water - from the sink or tub ;-) left a blue stain. > > * > Barb in Texas > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 Dear ; I'm so sorry ... I thought when you referred to your son's " water " , you were referring to his " urine " ! What a silly mistake!! Our son gets an annual colonoscopy, and liver function tests checked every six months. He had an MRCP for the first time last year, 5 years after his initial diagnosis (by ERCP). I think that this year we would like to suggest that he have his fat soluble vitamin levels checked (vitamins A, D, E and K), and suggest that he have a bone density scan. But, we don't want to overdo the tests, as he seems quite stable at the moment. It sounds like you are also concerned about your son's bone density and osteopenia? Best regards, Dave (father of (23); PSC 07/03; UC 08/03) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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