Your pee can enlighten you with multiple amazing factors about your health. From dehydration to urinary tract infections, the shade of your pee is a window into your urinary system!

The things you eat, and drink, including the medications is reflected in the color of your urine. But any shade of red, black, or brown is a red flag, especially if it comes with other symptoms.

Read this blog to realize what your pee says regarding your bladder health and get some tips on improving urine color.

What is normal urine?

The pigment urochrome is responsible for the yellow color of normal urine. Urochrome is a yellow pigment that forms when urobilinogen, which is produced when hemoglobin breaks down, is exposed to air. 

The yellow color of the pigment varies in intensity depending on the amount of water in the urine. In general, normal urine can be straw-colored, yellow, amber, and transparent depending on its dilution level. The more water you consume, the clearer the urine will be.

A healthy urinary system allows you to urinate six to eight times per day. You may have incontinence if you aren’t urinating completely or too frequently.

Here are a few changes to search for, and what they could mean.

BASED ON COLOR

BASED ON SMELL

BASED ON TRANSPARENCY

Use the following tips to improve the health condition of your urinary system:

• Urinate after sex to prevent the entry of bacteria which might lead to UTI
• Follow pelvic floor exercises to strengthen your pelvic floor
• Consume varied grains, fruits, as well as vegetables. Avoid consuming spicy foods, caffeine, and alcohol.
• Don’t hold in your urine. Take enough time and empty your bladder completely
• Stay hydrated and not over-hydrated. Men should consume 15.5 cups of water and women should consume 11.5 cups per day.

The Word from Microgen Health

Is it true or not that you are pondering when would it be a good idea for you to seek medical attention? Observe urine for 24 hours. If you observe a color change in pee, consume water for 24 hours. Consult a doctor if it still does not return to a healthy yellow color after 24 hours.

If a person notices a change in their urine that doesn’t come from taking medication or eating colored foods, they should see a doctor. If the change lasts longer than one to two days, this is especially important.

The color of your urine can change due to a variety of factors, such as medications, diet, or health conditions. While the color should generally not be cause for alarm, there are times when it may be an indication that your body is suffering from an illness that has not been diagnosed.

Performing a UTI test can help to determine the underlying cause of changes in the urine. Connect with Microgen Health for timely and accurate UTI results.