How urine colour acts as a health indicator
December 30, 2008
The kidneys process urine from the liquids that you have been eating and drinking. Urine mainly consists of water and other dissolved waste materials. It also includes dead blood cells and certain other materials that the body wants to get eliminated. The urine colour can be considered as a clear indicator of the general health state of an individual as the malfunctioning of certain organs results in excessive waste materials in urine.
The pale yellow colour, its normal shade, is supplied to urine by urochrome. Urochrome is a yellow pigment that is derived from the processing of the dead blood cells in the liver. Any variation in this normal colour of urine can be considered as an indication of some or other irregularity within the body. Colour change in the urine can also be the result of certain foods that have been eaten by the individual.
An excess of water makes the urine devoid of any colour. Urine with no colour is also found if diuretics such as coffee or beer have been taken in excess. There is absolutely nothing to worry about, if such a change occurs occasionally. Excessive sweating can result in deep yellow coloured urine. Fewer intake of fluids also result in such a colour change.
A consistently dark yellow colour of urine relates to some irregularity in the functioning of liver. It might point to jaundice as well. However, it is advisable to drink lots of water and wait for some alteration in the urine colour before making finalisations.
If you eat too many carrots, do not be surprised when you find your urine passing out in thick orange colour. Increased intake of C vitamin can also make the urine turn orange.
Brown urine indicates serious health disorders such as liver diseases, hepatitis, melanoma cancer, or copper poisoning. However it should be kept in mind that an increased intake of fava beans can also turn your urine brown. Greenish urine points to bile problems where as blue urine indicates pseudomonas bacterial infection.
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