Why Do I Have Colored Urine?

Is the color of your urine between pale yellow and gold?

Is your urine's color transparent?

Is the color of your urine between dark honey and brown-colored?

Does your urine have shades of pink or red?

Is your urine's color similar to an orange hue?

Does your urine have a shade of blue or green?

Is your urine coming out foamy or frothy?

The colors between pale yellow to gold indicate that everything is normal and healthy. That hue comes from a pigment your body makes called urochrome.

In most cases this is due to you drinking the recommended amount of water regularly which is approximately 15.5 liters on a daily basis and is not concerning. However, in some cases the color might be due to a problem in your kidneys. It is recommended to get yourself checked out at the hospital if you know you are not drinking enough water but still the color is transparent.

Very dark honey or brown colored urine in most cases is a sign that you’re dehydrated and need to increase the intake of fluids. In some cases though tt may also be a warning sign of liver problems, so if it doesn’t get better after a day or so, see your doctor.

While some foods like carrots, blackberries, beets, and rhubarb can turn your pee a pinkish-red color, there might be chance that the color is due to blood in your urine. For most cases it is not concerning but there is a probability of it being a sign of

When your urine color is similar to that of a citrus-flavored soft drink, it’s probably because of some medicine you are taking like high-dose vitamin B2, the UTI drug , or the antibiotic isoniazid or something similar. Depending on the saturation of the color, it could also be an indicator that you are dehydrated or there is a problem with your liver or bile duct. If the color does not revert back to normal after a day or two, get in contact with a doctor.

This might be due to some medicine you are taking or some foods which you regularly eat. A few rare medical conditions can also cause your urine to turn into a shade of green/blue. So, if the color does not go back to normal, let your doctor know.

No matter what color it is, you should check in with your doctor if it consistently looks foamy and frothy. It may be a sign you have protein in your urine, which may mean you have issues with your kidneys.

Our daily diet has a lot of effect on the color of our urine so if your urine's color is not within the normal range, check if you are taking any medicine which has such side effects.