In a previous blog, I discussed the urinary tract system. Now, I will share some points to check your urine health.
Color of Urine:
- It should be pale yellow.
- Dark yellow urine suggests you are not taking adequate water.
- Cloudy white urine is suggestive of infection.
- Red color urine is suggestive of blood in urine, which may be due to underlying disease Like cancer and stones.
- The color of urine may be changed due to some medications like multivitamins
Smell in urine:
- There should be no unpleasant smell in urine.
- Any smell in urine may be suggestive of underlying infection or some medications or diseases like diabetes.
Quantity of urine:
- A healthy adult should be passing approximately 800 ml to 2500 ml urine depending upon age, weight and habits of water intake.
- Lesser volume or decreased volume in comparison to previous may indicates underlying kidney diseases.
- Larger volume may indicate excessive fluid intake, underlying diseases eg diabetes and/or some side effects of medications eg. diuretics.
Facial or lower limb swelling:
- Swelling associated with decreased urine output is indicative of kidney disorders.
Tiredness:
- Your hemoglobin level may be low due to kidney disorders.
If you have any of these symptoms, you should visit a doctor for early diagnosis and treatment for kidney disorders.