‘I’m a Urogynecologist—If Your Pee Is This Color, You Need to See a Doctor ASAP’

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‘I’m a Urogynecologist—If Your **** Is This ******, You Need to See a Doctor ASAP’

**** is your body’s filtered liquid waste. And, it can tell you a lot about your health—including your hydration levels and whether you might have an infection or other health problem. So, it’s important to take a peek in the ******* before you flush to check out the ****** of your ******.

“Monitoring ****** ****** is an effective way to monitor your hydration status,” says

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a urogynecologist at Axia Women’s Health in Allentown, Pennsylvania. “Ideally, your ****** should be a light yellow, like lemonade.”

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But things can change from time to time based on your diet and how much water you’re drinking, and that’s completely normal, she explains. If your **** is too clear, like water, you may be over-hydrated; if it’s darker, like apple juice, you could be dehydrated.

Usually, slight ****** changes aren’t much to worry about. But, if you notice anything drastic about your ****, and the changes persist, talk to your doctor, says

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 an OB/GYN and urogynecologist and founder of Essense Health and Urogynecology in Glendale, California.

That’s why paying attention to your **** is so important. It’s the only way to know what’s normal for you and to recognize changes. Here’s what ****** your **** should be, important ****** changes to take note of, and when to worry.

What ****** Should Your **** Be?

“There isn’t one single normal ****** ******,” explains

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, chief of urology at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue. ****** typically ranges from clear to yellow to a tea ******.

But, she adds, “It’s very common for ****** to deviate between lighter and darker colors both throughout the day and day to day.”

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Certain factors can influence the ****** of your ****. For example, eating beets might turn it red, and excess B-12 or other B vitamins could make it bright yellow to green, Dr. Zeno says. Medications can cause ****** ****** changes, too—for instance, pyridium and rifampin may make ****** appear red to bright orange, hyoscyamine blue causes blue ****** and fluorescein turns it bright green.

“Once these foods or medications are completely metabolized, the ****** should return to yellow,” Dr. Zeno says.

The **** ****** That You Should Worry About

There are times when you should be worried about the ****** of your ****—such as when it’s pink, red or brown. That’s especially true if you haven’t recently eaten beets, blueberries or rhubarb, according to the

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These ****** changes can signal blood in your ******, also known as

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, Dr. Murray says. Several things can cause it, including a ******** tract infection, kidney stones or other bladder or kidney irritation.

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“However, in some cases, blood in the ****** is a sign of ******* in the kidneys or the bladder, which is, of course, something we do not want to miss,” she adds.

Most of the time, blood in your ****** turns **** light pink, which usually isn’t an emergency but something to get checked out. However, the darker the ******* ****** is, the more you should be concerned, especially when your **** becomes the ****** of red wine or ketchup, Dr. Murray explains.

“Active bleeding from the ******** tract, though rare, can lead to large blood clots that can make urinating difficult, and the goal is to catch the bleeding before that point,” she says.

If your ****** ******** dark, like cola, it could suggest dehydration. However, if the ****** doesn’t lighten after rehydrating, you may have a health condition, like kidney or liver ********, so see your doctor, Dr. Downing says. When you notice sediment in your ******, it could be related to kidney stones, Dr. Zeno adds.

Other ****** Changes to Note

Beyond red, pink or brown ****, there are a few other ****** changes to pay attention to, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

**** that’s blue or green may be alarming. But it’s likely the result of eating dyed foods or taking certain medications. Bacteria from a UTI or the rare ******** hypercalcemia could also turn your **** blue or green.

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If your **** is orange, it may be just that you’re not drinking enough water or consuming orange-dyed foods or drinks. But it could also signal a liver or bile duct condition. Drink a bit more water if you notice these ****** changes, but, if they don’t clear up, see your doctor.

What Does Cloudy **** Mean?

Cloudy ****** is a typical sign of a UTI, especially if it’s accompanied by an increased urgency and frequency to **** or burning when you ********, Dr. Downing says.

UTIs often resolve on their own with hydration, she says. You can also take an over-the-counter bladder pain relief medication to help with discomfort. But see your doctor if symptoms persist or you develop a fever or back pain.

A UTI isn’t the only condition that can cause cloudy ****, though. Dr. Zeno says it could happen with kidney stones, bladder ******* or ********* transmitted infections.

“It is always important to see a doctor to establish a diagnosis prior to treating cloudy ******,” she says.

When to See a Doctor About ****-****** Changes

****** ****** should typically fall on the yellow spectrum, Dr. Zeno says. Temporary changes are usually related to something you ate or drank or your hydration levels and probably aren’t a cause for concern.

But if the ****** changes stick around, get checked out by your doctor, she urges.

A doctor will discuss your symptoms and possibly take a ****** sample for a urinalysis to see if there’s something out of the ordinary, according to the

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. They might also do a blood test to check for kidney or liver problems.

“If you are worried about your ****** ******, especially if it seems unusual for you, it is never wrong to consult a doctor,” Dr. Downing says.

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