breaks down hemoglobin.
The exact shade can change depending on:
- How much you drink
- How concentrated your urine is
- Foods
- Vitamins
- Medications
A pale straw-yellow color is usually a good sign of normal hydration.
Dark Yellow or Amber Urine
Dark yellow urine often means the urine is more concentrated.
Common causes include:
- Not drinking enough
- Sweating heavily
- Hot weather
- Exercise
- Fever
- Vomiting or diarrhea
If dark urine becomes lighter after drinking fluids, dehydration is a likely explanation.
Persistent dark urine despite adequate hydration deserves more attention.
Orange Urine
Orange urine
