The color of your urine says about health

Urine and urinalysis have, for hundreds of years, been one of the ways physicians have looked at health. From a historical view, urinalysis was one of the original windows into what's happening in the body. That's because many of the substances circulating in our body, including bacteria, yeast, excess protein and sugar, eventually make their way into the urine. Urine is an important part of the body's disposal process. Its job is to remove the extra water and water-soluble wastes the kidneys filter from the blood. It’s important to note that the colour of urine says something abou your health. Before you flush, here are a few urine changes to look out for, and what they might be saying about your health:

Clear: Clear urine means that you are well hydrated possibly due to intake of large amounts of water. It's okey to see that.

Orange: When you eat certain foods like carrots or take certain medications. The outcome may tend to be orange urine. It may indicate that there is an excess of Vitamin C in your system. Which is a good thing, however you could cut down on such food stuffs.

Brown: Brown urine can be caused by certain foods, like fava beans or even laxatives. This colour could be a sign of a serious condition. Liver disease, melanoma cancer and hepatitis can all cause urine to have a brown tinge. You may want to report this to a doctor.

Green: A urinary tract infection (UTI) or certain drugs can cause your urine to look a bit green. Few drugs can actually do that. If your slightly green urine is also accompanied by discomfort or burning while you urinate, there is a problem. So basically, when you see green, please see your doctor.

Blue: I was also shocked that there is blue. Urine with a slight blue tint is an indicator of high calcium levels. You can cut down on calcium food( milk or yoghurt,cheese, almonds) or talk to a doctor about your diet to fix this problem. It could also be caused by certain bacterial infections which your doctor will let you know.

Red: Red urine can be caused by many things. Large amounts of red food dye or naturally red foods can change the color in the toilet. However, red urine could probably be an indication presence of blood-Resulting from internal injuries or bladder infection. You may want to visit your doctor as soon as possible.

Dark yellow: This is an indication of a few things happening in your system. Most commonly it tells you that you not drinking enough water. Curb this by increasing the water intake. It may also indicate jaundice or liver problems. Someone with jaundice has yellow on the whites of their eyes.

Take good care of your bladder, and it will thank you by helping you urinate regularly. To avoid having to make too many bathroom visits, stay hydrated, but not overhydrated. Drink whenever you're thirsty, but don't feel as though you have to adhere to the eight-glasses-a-day recommendation (unless you have kidney or bladder stones, in which case you'll need to increase your fluid intake). If you're getting up during the night to use the bathroom, stop drinking three to four hours before bedtime. Limit caffeine, which can irritate the lining of the bladder. Also watch your intake of alcohol, which can have similar effects.