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What does it mean if your urine is yellow?

Is your urine yellow? Here's why | Pulse Nigeria

Temi Iwalaiye

A normal urine colour ranges from clear to pale yellow, so when it’s yellow, it’s a clear red flag. It could be a result of an underlying issue.

<h2>Here are some reasons why your urine is yellow:</h2>

The colour of urine is influenced by the amount of water you drink. Drinking more water and staying hydrated results in diluted, pale urine, while dehydration causes the yellow pigment to become stronger. The urochrome pigment in urine is diluted by water, making it clear.

Additionally, beverages like beers and energy drinks can change urine colour by containing pigments that can make it yellow.

Although they are mostly harmless, certain <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/5-foods-that-can-change-the-colour-of-your-pee/hzqb6eg">meals and fruits</a> can change the colour of your urine. Sweet potatoes, corn, lemons, pineapples, and carrots can all turn your pee yellow.

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What's normal or not about your urine colour [MetropolisHealthcare]

As you may have noticed, medications you take, particularly those for malaria, may alter the scent of your urine in addition to its colour.

This includes laxatives, antibiotics, and some cancer-treating chemotherapy medications.

You should <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/is-your-urine-colour-normal/8cy5ppk">check with your doctor</a> to know if it is a side effect.

Changes in urine colour, such as yellowing or cloudy urine, may show kidney or liver problems. If symptoms like pain, fever, vomiting, or back pain are present, it may indicate bladder or kidney infections.

Antibiotics and supplements can also cause urine to be yellow. It's important to monitor urine colour and symptoms to ensure proper diagnosis and treatment.

You get dehydrated after working out, which causes your urine to turn a dark yellow.

Exercise causes the body to produce certain chemicals, and when muscles break down, urobilin, a yellow pigment, is released, which is why your urine turns yellow.

Ultimately, take note of the following changes as these may be the reasons for yellow urine.

Is your urine yellow? Here's why

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