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my nephew is in the last stages of cancer, completely bedridden, and on morphine for the pain; when they changed his diaper yesterday the urine was black, what does this mean?

 

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March 28 10:59 AM (14 minutes and 44 seconds later)
         
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Black urine can indicate bleeding high in the urinary tract which has then been changed by the acidic urine. This can be an indication of kidney damage.

However some medication can also cause urine to become black-brown. You need to have him checked by a doctor and he will need some blood tests to look at his renal function as a matter of urgency.

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March 28 11:15 AM (15 minutes and 30 seconds later)
         
Reply to Pauline's Post: since he was sent home to die is this an indication his body is shutting down?
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March 28 11:34 AM (19 minutes and 20 seconds later)
         
Relist: I still need help.
since he was sent home to die, does this mean his body is shutting down
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March 28 11:43 AM (5 minutes and 21 seconds later)
         
Thanks so much for you help. It's hard to ask questions for others when you get information second and third-hand. But this information will help his great-grandma understand what is going on. Thank you again
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