Often we ignore the color changes in the urine, but they reveal a lot about the condition of our health. The urine in fact present way for the body to eliminate waste from the liver and blood, it contains urea and uric acid, salt and water.
Excretion changes might be due to an illness, medications, foods, infections, injuries, etc. Pale yellow or gold urine has healthy person, and urochrome is the pigment that gives its color.
In case of dehydration makes the water look amber, and the insufficient intake of water darkens its color.
In some cases when the urine becomes red, blue, dark brown, green, or cloudy white, depending to various factors. You should always consult your doctor or a specialist if your excretion has changed its color.
The most unusual changes in the urine and their meaning:
Green or blue
In case of taking medications like anesthetic propofol or promethazine can trigger this pigment change.
Orange
If you take too many B2 medications, UTI drug phenazopyridine or antibiotic isoniazid the urine can turn orange, but this might also be a sign of liver issues or dehydration.
Red or Pink
If you consume a lot of carrots, beets, rhubarb, and blackberries might be the main cause for it. That can also result from the use of some strong medications, like rifampin.
Foamy
If you suffer from some kidney problems the liquid body waste can become foamy, so this is a sign that you should visit your doctor.
In case the color changes of the urine are accompanied by side pain, vomiting, or discharge, you should visit your doctor in order to diagnose the problem.
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