Spanish doctor David Cespes points out that urine color can be a simple indicator of health status, and in some cases, it may indicate hidden diseases.
According to the doctor, urine is usually light yellow, but changes in color are not always harmless. For example, an orange tint may indicate problems with the liver or gallbladder, where the body is unable to eliminate bilirubin pigment. At the same time, this color is sometimes associated with taking certain medications and does not always indicate illness.
Red urine is a cause for concern, as it often indicates the presence of blood and requires medical attention. However, according to doctors, in some cases, the red color appears after consuming beets or other brightly colored foods.
However, sometimes urine may take on an unusual color, such as green or blue. According to doctors, this color is usually not related to infection, but rather to the use of certain medications, dietary supplements, or food colorings. Some medications and contrast agents break down in the body into pigments that are excreted by the kidneys, giving urine a blue or green color. In rare cases, this condition may be observed due to metabolic disorders, including elevated calcium levels.
According to him, very light-colored urine indicates that a person is drinking too much water, while dark-colored urine indicates dehydration.
Sespes emphasizes that transient changes in urine color are not always seriou, but persistent changes or unusual colors warrant a doctor's consultation
