2006-08-07 12:29:26 · 24 answers · asked by Anna B 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
1st thing in morning its normal during day have you been drinking enough?? could be that plus does it smell if so get to Dr's
2006-08-08 10:48:50 · answer #1 · answered by munchie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Changes in the color of the urine can be caused by a number of things. The most prevalent is dehydration. Unless your in renal failure, it is recommended that you drink one half of your body weight in ounces of water, daily (if you weigh 300 pounds, drink 150 ounces daily). Don't CHUG the water all at once -- spread it out over the day.
Another possibility, and probably the second most likely cause in the change of your urine color is a urinary tract infection. If this is the case, drink plenty of water and increase your vitamin C intake -- cranberry juice, orange juice, and other citrus fruits are great for helping treat a urinary tract infection.
Some medications and supplements are also excreted in the urine, and can have an effect upon the color. Check with your pharmacist if you're on any medications, to see if urine color change is a side effect. If you get pain during urination, or blood in your urine, go see a physician. Otherwise,drink more water.
2006-08-07 13:52:51 · answer #2 · answered by Brian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are multiple causes. 1. A concentrated urine because (as everyone else has mentioned) of dehydration 2. Vitamins and certain foods can cause discolored urine 3. Hepatitis can cause dark urine. So - the only one to really worry about is hepatitis. Do you have any yellowing in the skin or whites of eyes? If so - see a physician.
2006-08-07 12:42:10 · answer #3 · answered by petlover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dark yellow urine indicates the excretion of waste products in as little water as possible (for example, during a fever, or the first morning urine).
Dark yellow or orange urine can be caused by recent use of laxatives or consumption of B complex vitamins or carotene. Orange urine is often caused by pyridium (used in the treatment of urinary tract infections), rifampin, and warfarin.
That dark yellow is your kidneys working over time.
2006-08-07 12:42:16 · answer #4 · answered by sarah p 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In addition to the other answers, other reasons for dark yellow urine could be you are up on your Vitamin B. When you have plenty, your urine turns yellow; if you have been given pyridium for a UTI, your urine starts out orange, then goes to yellow; you may be voiding sugar or protein, if you are a diabetic.
Best to get it checked out, if it persists after you start drinking more water.
2006-08-07 12:41:21 · answer #5 · answered by Pegasus90 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should drink more, therefore you pee more and your urine will be almost clear. It's not healthy for your urine to be dark as this can encourage bacteria to grow, causing a urine infection. Drink more water. Go now and have a glass!! XX
2006-08-07 12:52:12 · answer #6 · answered by Emma 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't have anyother problems then almost definitely lack of water. Drink a lot more than you think you need & cut out the booze - you'll see an immediate change. It'll also make your skin/complexion much brighter & you'll have tons more energy too. I used to have dark pee - stopped the wine, drank more water & hey presto, like magic all was OK again.
2006-08-08 10:25:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
urine color is a sign of hydration as well as the vitamin/mineral excretion.
Most likely you are not getting enough water. (Reccom. is 8-8oz. glasses per day).
Also you could be getting too much of a particular vitamin or mineral.
Medication can also change the color of your urine as well as infections in your urinary tract.
Consult your physician ASAP and have him check to be sure you don't have some sort of infection or other problem.
But my guess would just be a low intake of water! Drink more water!
2006-08-07 13:15:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are dehydrated!! The more water you drink the clearer your urine. Try increasing your water intake and decreasing your caffeine intake. If that does not help, visit a doctor.
2006-08-07 12:36:46 · answer #9 · answered by SoySista64 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be high blood sugar,an excess of sugar in your system will make your urine much darker in colour,if you are also experiencing a thirst and need to pee a lot then this can indicate the onset of diabetes !
Go to the doctor and get it checked out.
Good luck !
2006-08-07 12:49:14 · answer #10 · answered by any 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes lack of water but it can be caused by what you have eaten. i know that brocolli can give you a stronger color and strong smell. try to drink alot more water over a day and see if there is a good change if not go to yr doctors it could be an infection on some sort
2006-08-07 12:52:43 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋