• The preferred color of urine • Tint is caused by a pigment called urochrome
The color of urine can tell you a lot about your body. Select a crayon below to learn more.
• You may be drinking too much water • Possible sign of a kidney problem or diabetes
• A sign of mild dehydration • Drink more water and color should go back to normal
• More severe dehydration • Might indicate liver disease or porphyria
• Did you recently eat beets, blueberries or rhubarb? • Could signal blood in urine or other health concerns
• Reasons range from dehydration to a liver or bile duct condition to food dye or medications
• Most likely the result of heavily dyed foods or a medication • A rare genetic disease or bacteria could also be the cause
• Possible indication of a urinary tract infection or kidney stones • Could also be dehydration
• You're probably stirring up more water than usual with an intense stream • Could indicate a kidney problem
