What does my urine colour say about my health?

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2:01Nevertheless, RP can come in as many as 10 different shades, which can on occasion lead to unpleasant surprises when going to the bathroom. Some are due to what we eat and drink, while others are caused by health conditions like urinary infections, diabetes or kidney stones. As we approach World Kidney Day, which falls on the 9th of March every year, let's take a moment to go through all those various colours and what they may mean from a health perspective. To start out, why is it yellow most of the time? The blood which reaches our kidneys to be filtered contains Bili Rubin, a red orange compound which results from the destruction of older abnormal red blood cells and is produced by bio. A series of biochemical reactions then transform that Bili Rubin into Eurobilin, a compound which is responsible for the yellow colour of urine. The shade varies on our hydration levels. The more fluids we drink, the more the Eurobilin is diluted and therefore the clearer our urine

3:04is. What are the oddest colours you can take on? It may mean that blood is present, which can be a cause for concern. It could be down to a urinary infection or an enlarged prostate in men. That said, it could result from something as harmless as eating beetroot, which contains a plant pigment called betelaine. If your urine colour is bluish or greenish, that might be down to consuming asparagus or it could be down to a bacterial infection or hypercalcemia, which is an excess of calcium in the blood. Orange pee can be a sign of a liver or gallbladder disorder. Some people even get fluorescent yellow pee. That may be down to supplements containing vitamin B2 or vitamin C. It's worth noting that certain medicines can also make urine darker, just like sweets that contain artificial colourings. Nothing to worry about in those cases. What if the colour doesn't go back to normal? If that's still the case after three days you should see a GP, who may refer you to

4:04a urologist, if you have an increased risk of kidney disease due to diabetes or high blood pressure for example. You should do a urine test once a year. It's worth noting that urine can also change texture and odour in addition to the colour changes we've been talking about. It can become foamy, which means the urine has a high quantity of protein or contains small bubbles, which may happen when you have a urinary infection or inflammatory bowel disease. The trademark smell of our urine is actually down to the evacuation of colourless gas methylmer captain. In the morning our urine is more concentrated and the smell is therefore stronger. That also happens when we consume a lot of spices or certain diuretic foods like asparagus. There you have it. Now you know what your urine colour says about your health. In under three minutes we answer your questions and help you understand the true meaning behind the trends, concepts and acronyms that are making headlines. Listen along and you will really know for sure.