Health Tip: What Your Urine Color May Mean

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Most of the time, your urine should be a pale yellow color, says Harvard Medical School.

Though food or medication can change urine’s color, if your urine truly looks abnormal, you should always consult a doctor without delay.

Harvard Medical School mentions these typical causes of a change in urine color:

• Dark yellow typically indicates dehydration from lack of fluids.
• Red may indicate a problem with the urinary system.
• Brown or black urine may indicate a liver condition.
• Orange is often the result of taking certain medications.
• Milky-white urine color may indicate a urinary tract infection.
• Blue and green colors typically result from diagnostic test dyes.
• Purple urine may occur when someone has a urinary catheter.

Source: HealthDay

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