An old joke says you don't buy beer, you rent it, but the yellowish liquid in that ceramic bowl is no joke. Urine can offer telltale signs of what's happening inside the body it's departing. So before you flush, it's time for some urination education.
50 Shades Of Yellow. What The Color Of Your Pee Reveals
By
Editorial Staff in
Facts
On 17th November 2015
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#1 The Cleveland Clinic, in Ohio, has drawn up a diagram showing all of the different possible shades of urine color and what each one means.
Your pee can tell quite a story about your health and hydration. It's important to note that urine can temporarily change colors depending on what you are eating, how hydrated you are, and any medications you are taking. Although it's rare, some medications and foods can make your urine look green, or even blue!
#2 Just what the Cleveland Clinic's study says about PEE.
It says the color of a person's urine says a lot about what is going on inside their body, and that people should take heed of its warnings.
The diagram shows that if a person's urine has no color, it suggests they are drinking too much water and should consider cutting back. If urine is a pale straw color, the person's water consumption is at a healthy level and they are well-hydrated. The same applies if their urine is transparent yellow.
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#3 The diagram shows that urine should be straw coloured or pale yellow. If it is darker, it suggests the person is dehydrated. If it is red, it could contain blood.
However, if it is dark yellow, this suggests they should drink some water soon. As a person becomes more dehydrated, their urine will turn an amber or honey color. This suggests they are not getting enough water and that they should drink some immediately. Brown or pinkish colored pee is a sign you may need to see a doctor.
The diagram shows that if a person has not just eaten beetroot, blueberries or rhubarb their urine should not be pink or red. If it is, they should visit a doctor as it could be a sign of blood.
This can be caused by kidney disease, tumors, prostate problems or a urinary tract infection. It could even be a sign of mercury poisoning. Having orange urine can also be suggestive of a problem. In very rare cases, urine can turn blue or green.
#4 If a person's urine is fizzy it could be a sign that they are eating too much protein. It could also be a symptom of kidney problems, or worse.
This can be caused by food dye or medication, but it could also be indicative of a rare genetic disease or of bacteria in the urinary tract. As a result, if a person's urine turns green, and stays that way, they are advised to visit a doctor.
In very rare cases, urine can turn blue or green. This can be caused by food dye or medication, but it could also be indicative of a rare genetic disease or of bacteria in the urinary tract. As a result, if a person's urine turns green, and stays that way, they are advised to visit a doctor. Finally, some people notice their urine has turned 'fizzy'. This can be caused by a harmless hydraulic effect, however, it can also be a sign of excessive protein in the diet, or of a kidney problem.
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