You know when the doctor asks you to pee in a cup and you feel slightly uncomfortable? well, don’t feel embarrassed. your urine can tell you a lot about your health.
Urine color is one of the ways our bodies speak to us. Usually ranging from a dark honey color to a light gold, your pee color is your guide to health. Let’s go through the colors so you can see what your urine is telling you:
CLEAR, LUCID, AND NO COLOR:
You are drinking a ton of water. You might not even need as much as you are drinking.
FAINT GOLDEN COLOR:
Your body is in balance. You are hydrated, and healthy, as far your urine can indicate.
TRANSPARENT YELLOW:
Your body and health is normal.
DARK YELLOW:
Your body is normal and you are healthy, but the dark yellow tells us you need a little hydration. You want to drink some water soon.
DARK HONEY COLOR:
Your body is in desperate need for water. Drink water as soon as possible.
BROWN SUGAR OR SYRUP COLOR:
Your body is severely dehydrated. This lack of liquids can be dangerous to your body and can even lead to liver disease. Drink water immediately and if the color continues see a doctor.
PINK OR RED:
This discoloring of your urine could be harmless. If you have eaten things like beets or berries, it may be that. However, pink or red urine can also be extremely dangerous. It could be that blood is in your pee, a sign of urinary tract infections, kidney disease, tumors, or other issues. No matter the case, see a doctor to get the situation fgured and to make sure nothing serious is going on.
ORANGE:
Various things may cause your pee to look orange. You might be dehydrated, have a liver or bile duct condition, or it could be food dye. Either or, contact your doctor to get your urine back to normal.
GREENISH BLUE:
You may think this is a joke, but there is a rare genetic disease that can cause urine to look blue and green. Other causes could be food dye, medication, or bacteria, talk to your doctor if this is the case.
RAINBOW:
Wouldn’t that be cool? Don’t worry, rainbow urine is impossible.
Don’t be scared to check the color of your pee. As urine comes directly from your body, it is a perfect source to fnd out what is happening inside. It is important to talk to your doctor if you see any abnormalities as these could be signs of serious problems.
