Clear urine is it normal

Harris Lieberman, a research psychologist with the U. Lieberman has looked into the ways dehydration can affect mood and cognitive function. Hydration aside, Moore says she and other urologists worry most about red-colored urine. In any case, if you ditch beets and the red remains, you need to see your doctor. Orange urine could indicate a liver or bile duct condition, while some medications or food dyes can turn your pee blue or green.

Blood in the urine warrants further investigation as it could be a sign of a urinary tract infection , kidney stones or urinary tract cancer. Dark or orange urine may signal a liver problem. Green urine could also be a sign of a bacterial infection in the urinary tract.

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Medically reviewed by Carolyn Kay, M. Cystocele: What You Need to Know. Medically reviewed by Fernando Mariz, MD. Urine pH Level Test. Medically reviewed by Alana Biggers, M. See your doctor. For some people, eating beets, blueberries or rhubarb can do this. On the other hand, a pinkish hue might be a first indicator of a bigger problem.

See red. This color could be a worrisome sign of many things. Blood in the urine, called hematuria, can be benign, idiopathic or a sign of a kidney stone, infection or tumor in the urinary tract. It may signal a problem with the prostate.

Or possible lead or mercury poisoning. Or a group of rare inherited disorders known as porphyrias. Red urine is a red flag to immediately consult a physician. Some medications and food dyes produce harmless green urine too, but it can also signal a bacterial infection in the urinary tract.