What the Color of Your Urine Can Tell You About Your Health

can have several explanations.

Certain medications and supplements may change urine color. Dehydration can also make urine look deep yellow-orange.

In some cases, orange urine may occur with liver or bile-duct problems, especially when it appears together with:

  • Yellow skin or eyes
  • Pale stools
  • Itching
  • Abdominal discomfort

Those combinations should be medically evaluated.

Pink or Red Urine

Red urine does not always mean blood.

Foods such as beets, blackberries, or certain food colorings can temporarily create a pink or reddish color.

However, blood in the urine—called hematuria—can result from