Although not the most pleasant of topics, the color of your urine can tell you a lot about your current health. The color of your urine can come in almost all colors of the rainbow, however, certain colors can be a cause for alarm and could signal an underlying health problem. Use the chart below to discover what the colors in your toilet mean.
Transparent
This is the ideal color! You are hydrated and healthy.
Dark Yellow
You are dehydrated. You can fix this by drinking water.
Orange
This can be liver/bile duct problems, dehydration, or food dye. You should drink some water, if it doesn’t change, give Dr. Symbas a call.
Pale Straw
This is good. You are hydrated and healthy.
Amber/Honey
This means you should drink water – you are very dehydrated.
Blue/Green
This is typically a sign of food dye or an effect of medication but it could be a bacterial infection or disease. Contact Dr. Symbas if it is persistent.
Transparent Yellow
There is not anything to wortty about. This urine color is normal.
Syrup/Brown
This can be liver disease or severe dehydration. You should drink some water, if it doesn’t change, give us a call.
Pink/Red
Typically this is a sign of infection, blood, prostate problems or kidney disease unless you recently ate beets, blueberries or rhubarb.
Foamy/Fizzy
This may be a sign of kidney problems or too much protein. If this is ongoing, give Dr. Symbas a call!
Other Colors:
This could be caused by many things such as dyes, medications, laxatives, or chemotherapy. Contact our office today if you are not sure!
Schedule an Appointment
If you are experiencing any of the concerning urine colors above, schedule an appointment with Dr. Nikolas Symbas today!