what the color of your urine says about your health do you have bladder or
dehydration issues according to UC San Diego health urine is at least 95
percent water but the remaining 5 percent is a complex of different
ingredients that include sodium chloride urea and creatinine the most common
color of urine in our bladder is yellow which UC San Diego Health says is caused
by euro Bolen which is a biochemical waste product that is generated from the
breakdown of your body's old red blood cells if you're ever concerned about
your urine color you've reached the right place you'll
find the types of urine color and what they say about your health now keep
watching to find out what the different colors of your urine says about your
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our new videos transparent the UC San Diego health explains that colourless
urine could indicate that your body may be over hydrated this is not a direct
cause for concern but they add that over dehydration can dilute essential salts
that can create a chemical imbalance in your blood if the color of your urine is
transparent it means that you are not suffering from dehydration it means that
you are drinking enough water and generally represents your body is in
good health and not suffering from the effects of dehydration
speaking of dehydration make sure you stick around till the end to find out
common signs that you may be dehydrated and what you can do to hydrate yourself
pale color you are well hydrated healthy and normal if you have pale colored
urine says the UC San Diego health your bladder is in good shape if your urine
is pale in color similar to transparent it means that you are well hydrated and
are not suffering from any of the effects of dehydration keep it up you
are drinking enough water and your bodily processes are improved because
you are very well hydrated yellow as mentioned already if the color of your
urine is pale ish or light yellow then everything is completely normal
you are hydrated and your abdomen is working perfectly says UC San Diego
health you should only start to worry if your urine starts turning a darker color
the shade of yellow that your urine is says a lot about whether you are
hydrated or not so if your urine is light yellow in color have no fear you
are hydrated and your bodily systems are in great condition so keep drinking that
water and keeping yourself hydrated to keep your body in tip-top shape dark
yellow if the color of your urine is dark yellow instead of light yellow it's
still normal but it also does suggest that you may be mildly dehydrated
according to UC San Diego health remember the darker your urine becomes
the less hydrated it means that your body is if you notice that your urine is
darker in color you should hydrate yourself and start drinking more water
if it continues to get even darker it means that you are becoming more
dehydrated so drink up honey or amber UC San Diego health says
that if the color of your urine is honey or amber you might be dehydrated this is
one of the first signs of dehydration if you notice that your urine is slowly
starting to become darker you should start drinking more water immediately as
it is a sign that you are dehydrated and your body needs water red if the color
of your urine is red there may be a need to be concerned
according to UC San Diego health blood in the urine is called hematuria in some
cases it can be benign but in other cases it can be a sign of infection
kidney stones or even a tumor in the urinary tract it can also signal that
there may be a problem with the prostate this is a huge red flag and should never
be overlooked if you notice blood in your urine visit a doctor immediately
blew certain medications and food dyes can produce blue urine as well as the
rare metabolic disorder familial hypercholesterolemia co health blue
diaper syndrome is when there is an incomplete intestinal breakdown of
tryptophan which is a dietary nutrient if your urine becomes blue consult a
physician dark brown or black causes that do not require you to worry include
certain medications large amounts of fava beans rhubarb and aloe
but the UC San Diego Health explains that potential causes of dark brown or
black urine that should worry you are copper or phenyl poisoning or melanoma
the best thing to do is consult your doctor if your color of urine is dark
brown or black now that you know what different colors of urine says about
your health here are some common signs that you may
be dehydrated as well as what you can do to hydrate yourself dry skin there are
many different signs that you may be dehydrated dry skin is one of them if
you notice that your skin has become unusually dry you may be treated not
only while drinking water help out your skin but it will also improve your
overall health dizzi or confused if you feel like
headed confused or even feel like you might faint try drinking water
immediately you may be dehydrated and the lack of water in your system may be
causing you to feel light-headed to avoid this have a water bottle on you at
all times to drink so that you can stay hydrated throughout the day you're
thirsty sounds like common sense right well one of the most obvious signs that
your body is dehydrated is when you become thirsty although it does sound
like common sense many people don't know the importance of this sign when your
body is telling you that you are thirsty it means that you need water so whenever
you are thirsty grab that h2o in addition to keeping you
hydrated there are a plethora of benefits to drinking lots of water daily
one of them is keeping your stomach full so you don't waste money on unnecessary
snacks drinking more water can also improve your brain function improve
energy levels relieve constipation prevent headaches and much much more now
that you know some signs you may be dehydrated here are some health tips to
stay hydrated throughout the day keep a bottle of water on you at all times
drink water as soon as you wake up in the morning drink water after every meal
and drink water in between every meal when you start feeling hungry you should
also drink water this will make you feel full and take away the craving so there
you have it some info and health tips about what the colour of urine says
about your health as well as signs of dehydration and some tips on how to keep
yourself hydrated when it comes to the topic of urine nobody talks about it in
polite company does tell a lot about you the
consistency the odor and the color of your urine are all telltale signs of
your well being and the type of lifestyle that you live which ranges
from what you drink and eat to the types of diseases you may not know you have
the worst thing you could do according to dr. Deena Rifkin indeed a
staph nephrologist at UC San Diego health is examining your urine for
dehydration she explains that she would never recommend any of her patients to
hydrate based on urine color she adds that people should drink for thirst
instead of drinking simply to stay hydrated that being said if you think
you are dehydrated but are not sure one surefire way to tell is through the
color of your urine but you should never have to reach that point the best way to
ensure that you are hydrated at all times is by drinking water at multiple
times throughout the day if you believe you are dehydrated or have hydration
issues be sure to speak to your doctor or medical health professional do you
drink enough water what are some health tips that you have and what are some
ways you make sure that you stay hydrated throughout the day let us know
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