Urine Shade Card – A Doctor Explains What’s Normal & What’s Not

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1. Pale Yellow Colour Normal urine colour is clear to pale yellow, which indicates that your body is well hydrated.

2. Deep Yellow Colour If the urine colour is deep yellow, it indicates that you are dehydrated and that you should increase fluid intake.

3. Red Colour Urine may look red or pink due the intake of fruits like beetroot, blueberries, or rhubarb that naturally contain magenta or deep pink pigments.

4. Orange Colour Usually orange colour in urine can indicate mild dehydration and one might need to increase the intake of fluid.

5. Brown Colour It may also indicate several medical conditions like blood in the urine, kidney disease, liver disease, or an infection which may need immediate medical intervention.

6. Blue/Green Colour Usually blue colour urine is a rare scenario and most likely caused due to something in the diet. Green urine may also indicate a rare genetic condition or Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).

7. Cloudy/Milky Colour Cloudy urine can indicate an UTI. In some cases, it may represent kidney or chronic diseases.