The Color Of Urine
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1The
Colour
of Urine
Urine may have a variety of colours. It usually ranges from a deep amber or honey colour to
a light straw colour with many golden variations in between.
The colour of urine can tell you a lot about your body’s state. This chart can be used to help
indicate what this means.
Colour Indication Colour
Indication
No colour/
Syrup or brown ale
transparent
You could have liver disease or severe dehydration. Drink
You’re drinking a lot
water and see your doctor if it persists.
of water. You may
want to cut down.
Pale straw
Pink to reddish
colour
Have you eaten beetroot, blueberries or rhubarb
You’re normal,
recently? If not you may have blood in your urine. It
healthy and well-
could be nothing or it could be a sign of kidney disease,
hydrated.
tumours, urinary tract infection, prostrate problems or
something else. You should consult your doctor.
Transparent
Orange
yellow
You may not be drinking enough water or you could have
a liver or bile duct condition. Or it could be food dye.
You’re normal.
Consult your doctor.
Dark yellow
Blue or green
Normal. But drink
There is a rare genetic disease that can turn your urine
some water soon.
blue or green. Also certain bacteria can infect the
urinary tract. But it’s probably a dye in something you ate
or a medication. See your doctor if it persists.
Amber or
Outside influences
honey
Some medications can change the colour of your urine.
Your body isn’t get-
Such as, laxatives and chemotherapy drugs which can
ting enough water -
make your urine darker than normal.
drink some now.
Final word
You can tell a lot from your urine. Your GP can tell a lot more from a physical examination and testing your urine.
Blood and sugar in your urine can be invisible and a sign of disease. When you visit your doctor do not be afraid to
take a sample.
This chart is based on information provided by the Cleveland clinic
and used here by kind permission.
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