The color of your urine can be a key indicator of your overall health. At the Marc Bony Chiropractic Center in Mataró, we help you understand what each shade means so you can better take care of your well-being.
What color should urine be?
Dark yellow urine is often a sign that you aren't drinking enough water.
The normal color of urine is light yellow or pale yellow.
But what does it mean if your urine is a different color? There are many reasons why the color of your urine might change
-diseases,
certain foods,
supplements,
dehydration
-All of these can cause changes in the color of urine.
Some of the reasons for a change in urine color are as follows:
• The Red-colored urine – It may be a sign of blood in the urine (further testing is required, as this could be due to one of many causes), the consumption of certain foods, blackberries, food coloring, medications, or a urinary tract infection.
• Green-colored urine – It can be caused by eating asparagus or other foods, or by artificial coloring in medications or foods.
• The orange-colored urine – It can be caused by eating rhubarb, taking senna-based laxatives, the presence of bile in the urine, or dehydration.
• Cloudy urine – It can be caused by a bladder infection, certain kidney diseases, various types of food or beverages, normal vaginal secretions or abnormal vaginal discharge, kidney stones, or prostatitis.
• Blue Urine, is usually caused by artificial food coloring or medications.
• Purple-colored urine – Indicates a liquid of unknown or extraterrestrial origin. (Just kidding!).
• Clear urine – Often the result of proper hydration and good health. If your urine is a different color, this concerns you, and you’re certain it’s not related to eating a particular food or taking any artificially colored medication, you should seek advice from a healthcare professional to rule out any serious condition or illness that may require further treatment.
In the meantime, be sure to drink plenty of water (2 liters). Water «that clean It »cleanses« the system of impurities and keeps its »engine" running. Regular visits to the chiropractor also keep your immune system functioning at its peak to help you fight many of the causes of disease. Marc Bony, D.C.
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