Urine colour warning: THIS is how your wee could be an indicator of YOUR health
URINE colour can be used to diagnose a number of health problems, including liver disease, kidney disease and a urinary tract infection.
Urine colour: Certain shades can indicate a serious health condition
It may not be the most pleasant of topics, but our urine plays a key role in our health.
Indeed, its colour has been a useful tool for diagnosis since the early days of medicine.
According to the NHS, in a healthy person urine should be clear and straw-coloured.
Some people may find that it is darker first thing in the morning or when they’re dehydrated.
Urine colour: Your shade of wee can indicate your health
The NHS recommends we should drink about 1.2 litres - six to eight glasses - of fluid every day to stop us getting dehydrated, which can be indicated by very dark urine.
However, these other colours of urine may indicate a health issue, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
No colour
You are likely to be drinking a lot of water and should probably cut down.
The NHS recommends we should drink about 1.2 litres - six to eight glasses - of fluid every day to stop us getting dehydrated.
Urine colour: Pink or reddish colour could indicate kidney disease
Syrup or brown ale colour
It could indicate severe dehydration, or liver disease.
You should seek medical attention if drinking more water doesn’t make it go away.
Pink or reddish
Beetroot, blueberries and rhubarb can all make it this colour.
But if you haven’t you should see a doctor because it may be a sign of kidney disease, urinary tract infections, tumours or prostate problems.
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Orange
It could be down to food dye, or not drinking enough water.
However, it may also indicate a liver or bile duct condition - you should seek medical attention.
Blue or green
There is a rare genetic disease, such as familial hypercalcaemia, that can turn your urine these shades.
However, it may also be bacteria infecting the urinary tract, food dye or a medication.