It can be awkward to talk about the color of your urine but it can provide many helpful insights in to your health. The color of your urine and tell you about foreign substances in your body, problems with your kidneys or bladder and many other things.
Historically, urine has been the easiest gateway into looking inside the body. Many of the substances that circulate through our body are passed through your urine. If there is a problem with your urine then it’s a likely indicator of a problem in your body. Doctors have always used urine as an initial analysis to find out what’s going on. Some doctors used to even taste their patient’s urine for before modern urine analysis existed. Yuck!
If you notice a dramatic change in the color of your urine or a strange scent then you should start to be concerned. It could be something harmless, asparagus changes the smell of your urine for example, or it can be a sign of something more serious. If you notice any thing odd, don’t hesitate to find out what your urine color means.
Your urine will always change color when you’re dehydrated. Pale urine indicates that you’re well hydrated darker urine indicates dehydration. Red or orange urine can mean signs of blood which is cause for concern. If this happens seek medically intention immediately.
It’s also important to take note of how often you have to urinate. Most people go to the bathroom about 6 – 8 times a day. You might go more or less depending on much fluid you drink. If you feel you always have to go and it’s not from drinking more then it can be a sign for concern. Frequent urination can indicate an overactive bladder, a urinary tract infection, interstitial cystitis, benign prostate enlargement or diabetes.
Not urinating often enough can also be a sign of something wrong. A blockage or infection can cause you to not want to use the washroom as often. People tend to hold their urine in which can cause issues. If you work as a teacher, surgeon or anyone who has a strict schedule finding the time to use the bathroom regularly can be difficult. However, this type of delay in urination can be problematic. Your bladder will stretch and contract repeatedly but eventually can stretch too much to go back to normal. This is why it’s important you take your time in the bathroom and completely empty your bladder. Having urine leftover in your bladder can cause infections and other issues.
If you notice yourself developing bladder problems or are recovering from them, reduce your intake of caffeine and alcohol, which irritate the bladder. Remember to go to the washroom as soon as you feel the urge and try not to hold it in as much as you can.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GIfISN4-G8
If you notice a dramatic change in the color of your urine or a strange scent then you should start to be concerned. It could be something harmless, asparagus changes the smell of your urine for example, or it can be a sign of something more serious. If you notice any thing odd, don’t hesitate to find out what your urine color means.
Your urine will always change color when you’re dehydrated. Pale urine indicates that you’re well hydrated darker urine indicates dehydration. Red or orange urine can mean signs of blood which is cause for concern. If this happens seek medically intention immediately.
It’s also important to take note of how often you have to urinate. Most people go to the bathroom about 6 – 8 times a day. You might go more or less depending on much fluid you drink. If you feel you always have to go and it’s not from drinking more then it can be a sign for concern. Frequent urination can indicate an overactive bladder, a urinary tract infection, interstitial cystitis, benign prostate enlargement or diabetes.
Not urinating often enough can also be a sign of something wrong. A blockage or infection can cause you to not want to use the washroom as often. People tend to hold their urine in which can cause issues. If you work as a teacher, surgeon or anyone who has a strict schedule finding the time to use the bathroom regularly can be difficult. However, this type of delay in urination can be problematic. Your bladder will stretch and contract repeatedly but eventually can stretch too much to go back to normal. This is why it’s important you take your time in the bathroom and completely empty your bladder. Having urine leftover in your bladder can cause infections and other issues.
If you notice yourself developing bladder problems or are recovering from them, reduce your intake of caffeine and alcohol, which irritate the bladder. Remember to go to the washroom as soon as you feel the urge and try not to hold it in as much as you can.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GIfISN4-G8