KONTAN.CO.ID – JAKARTA. We can tell whether we have a disease or not from the color of the urine. Usually, normal urine color ranges from pale yellow to dark yellow.
The color results from a pigment called urochrome and how dilute or concentrated the urine is.
According to the Mayo Clinic, pigments and other compounds in certain foods and medications can change the color of a person’s urine. Beets, berries and certain types of nuts are some of the foods most likely to affect color.
Many over-the-counter and prescription drugs give urine a clear color, such as red, yellow or turquoise.
Unusual urine color can be a sign of disease. For example, dark red to brown urine is a hallmark of porphyria, a rare disorder that is inherited from red blood cells.
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The following is an explanation of each color of urine and its meaning for health conditions, as reported by Healthline.
Clear urine color
Clear urine indicates that you are drinking more than the recommended amount of water each day. While being hydrated is a good thing, drinking too much water can rob your body of electrolytes.
Urine that sometimes looks clear is not a reason to panic, but urine that is always clear can indicate that you need to reduce the amount of water you drink.
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Clear urine can also indicate liver problems, such as cirrhosis and viral hepatitis. If you don’t drink a lot of water and have clear urine, you should see your doctor.
Editor: Barratut Taqiyyah Rafie
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