As a rule, the normal color of urine is determined in the range from pale yellow to bright shades. It depends on pigmentation and on the concentration of urine.
An important step in the clinical study of any disease is the analysis of urine. One of its characteristics is the color of urine, which can be used to determine what a person eats, what diseases he has, and much more.
Not always a deviation from the natural shade is a violation of health. The intake of vitamins makes the urine color greenish, and drinking carrot juice provokes urine staining in a bright orange color. It is also possible a change in color due to the use of food containing artificial and natural dyes, as well as due to the intake of various medicines. In any case, when you notice a change in the color of your urine, consult your doctor: the symptoms can be much more serious.
So what determines the color of urine? First of all, the amount of fluid that you use has a direct effect on it: the more it is taken per day, the brighter the urine will be. Then there is a direct connection with taking medications.
As a rule, if the color of the urine changes, it does not cause pain. If these have arisen, this may be due to the inflammatory process of the genitourinary system. Concomitant symptoms:
- Constant urination
- Frequent urination
- Constant fever, as well as fever and chills
- Abdominal pain
- Pungent and unpleasant urine odor
If the color of the urine is red, pinkish or scarlet, this can be caused by various diseases of the excretory system (especially if there is an admixture of blood).
When the urine becomes green or brownish (something similar to a beer shade), this may be due to secretions of bilirubin or biliverdin (bile pigments). In this case, the foam that appears during the selection becomes yellow, not white.
Brown urine may also appear under the influence of liver dysfunction (hepatitis, cirrhosis), as well as acute kidney diseases. Do not forget that the presence in the diet of a large amount of rhubarb, legumes and aloe also provoke color changes in the direction of brown.
If urine becomes bluish, this is due to the allocation of indican (this happens when kidney, liver failure or suppuration develops). Also, the cause of this may be an increase in the level of calcium in the blood. Also, do not exclude the possibility of taking certain medications (methindole, indocin, penegran, etc.), as well as dyes used in medicines.
There are a number of medical reasons that cause tint changes in the urine:
- Age-related reasons: in many men over 50 years old, blood may appear in the urine due to impaired prostate function.
- Often, an admixture of blood in the urine occurs in women, which is associated with the presence of an infection of the urinary system.
- Recently Transmitted Kidney Infectious Disease
- Hereditary predisposition to kidney disease
- Strong physical strain. As a result of this, blood in the urine may also appear.
Remember that you need to urgently contact a doctor if you notice any changes in your condition and color of urine. The color of urine is not the only thing that will interest the doctor. Track your condition and be prepared to answer questions that relate to the number of urinations, pain at the same time, your medical treatment and the quality of food you eat.
It is important to remember that a timely visit to a doctor is the first step to a quick recovery!