Urine colors, explained

What is your pee trying to tell you? ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ ͏   ­ [Healthline]( [Wellness Wire]( In a Nutshell Hello, and welcome back to another Wellness Wire! Today, we’re talking about pee. Without further ado, let’s discuss what different colors could mean about the current state of your health — and when it may be time to see a doctor. • [What’s the best time to go to sleep and wake up?]( • [19 ways to eat healthy on a tight budget]( • [How to do the Wim Hof breathing method]( Have a great day, Morgan Mandriota Newsletter Editor, Healthline Written by Morgan Mandriota October 9, 2024 • 3.5 min read [Here’s what different urine colors might mean]( what’s got us buzzing [Here’s what different urine colors might mean]( “Typical” urine color ranges from light yellow to amber. It may appear darker in the morning then become lighter and more transparent as you hydrate throughout the day. The color of your pee can temporarily change throughout the day based on what you eat and drink, the medications you take, and [how hydrated you are](. However, some changes may be cause for concern. Here’s what each color might be trying to signal about your health: For a more detailed breakdown, click [here](. If you notice your pee is dark yellow due to dehydration, it should improve as you drink more water. However, you should see a doctor if your pee is cloudy, brown, blue, or green, and doesn’t return to normal after 2 or 3 days. Foamy, fizzy, dark amber, brown, or red-tinted urine could be a [sign that your kidneys are failing]( — in this case, seek immediate medical attention. [other symptoms of kidney failure]( 💌 To learn more about kidney health and related conditions, sign up for our new Kidney Disease newsletter [here](. 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