Every time you
urinate you have the chance to learn something about yourself; from how
hydrated you are to whether some of your vital organs may be showing signs of
dysfunction. The color of urine can tell you a lot about your body. Here’s a
list of urine colors and what they indicate:
urinate you have the chance to learn something about yourself; from how
hydrated you are to whether some of your vital organs may be showing signs of
dysfunction. The color of urine can tell you a lot about your body. Here’s a
list of urine colors and what they indicate:
No Color
(Transparent): You are drinking a lot of water. You
may want to cut back.
(Transparent): You are drinking a lot of water. You
may want to cut back.
Pale Straw Color:
You are normal, healthy and well-hydrated.
You are normal, healthy and well-hydrated.
Dark Yellow: Normal.
But drink some more water.
But drink some more water.
Syrup or Brown Ale: You
could have liver disease or severe dehydration. Drink water and see your doctor
if it persists.
could have liver disease or severe dehydration. Drink water and see your doctor
if it persists.
Pink to Reddish: This
might simply mean that you’ve consumed red-tinted food. While on the other
hand, this can be an indication of blood in your urine, which may indicate
kidney issues, internal injury, or cancer.
might simply mean that you’ve consumed red-tinted food. While on the other
hand, this can be an indication of blood in your urine, which may indicate
kidney issues, internal injury, or cancer.
Orange: This
might indicate that you have bile in your urine or a liver disorder and this
urine is a reason for concern.
might indicate that you have bile in your urine or a liver disorder and this
urine is a reason for concern.
Blue or Green: Okay,
this is different. There is a rare genetic disease that can turn your urine
blue or green. Also certain bacteria can infect the urinary tract. But it’s
probably a food dye in something you ate or a medication. You won’t die from
it, but see your doctor if it persists.
this is different. There is a rare genetic disease that can turn your urine
blue or green. Also certain bacteria can infect the urinary tract. But it’s
probably a food dye in something you ate or a medication. You won’t die from
it, but see your doctor if it persists.
Purple: There’s
no such thing as purple urine.
no such thing as purple urine.
Foaming or Fizzing:
This indicate excess protein in your diet or a kidney problem. See a doctor if
foaming happens all the time.
This indicate excess protein in your diet or a kidney problem. See a doctor if
foaming happens all the time.
Urine smell may indicate a health problem
Foul smell:
The bacteria that cause urinary tract infections (UTIs) can produce a foul
smell. Symptoms of a UTI include burning during urination, fever, chills, and
back pain. If you have a urinary infection, you will need to be prescribed an
antibiotic.
The bacteria that cause urinary tract infections (UTIs) can produce a foul
smell. Symptoms of a UTI include burning during urination, fever, chills, and
back pain. If you have a urinary infection, you will need to be prescribed an
antibiotic.
Sweet smell:
Sweet-smelling urine may be a sign of diabetes or liver disease.
Sweet-smelling urine may be a sign of diabetes or liver disease.
Musty smell:
Certain metabolic disorders may cause musty-smelling urine as well.
Certain metabolic disorders may cause musty-smelling urine as well.
Always
consider that consuming some particular foods and drinks, like coffee and
asparagus for example, can give urine an intense smell, which is totally
normal.
consider that consuming some particular foods and drinks, like coffee and
asparagus for example, can give urine an intense smell, which is totally
normal.
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