When the body mistakenly destroys too many red blood cells, a person might develop hemolytic anemia. Genetic blood disorders, such as sickle cell disease or thalassemia, can also lead to hemolytic anemia. It is also a potential side effect of some medicines and can sometimes occur after blood transfusions. Urinary tract infections UTIs happen when bacteria get into the bladder, usually through the urethra. Women tend to develop UTIs more often than men, and many people know them as bladder infections or cystitis.
The hepatitis C virus HCV can cause an infection of the liver. It has few symptoms during the early stages, so many people do not know they have it until liver damage starts causing problems. Because it affects how the liver processes waste, HCV may cause dark urine. People who received a blood transfusion or organ transplant before July or a blood product for clotting problems manufactured before are at risk of having HCV. Other risk factors include sharing needles, having sex without a condom with a person who has HCV, and receiving tattoos using unsterile equipment.
If symptoms do occur, they usually appear within 2 weeks to 6 months of exposure to the virus. They are generally mild and may include:. People experiencing severe dehydration may need rehydration therapy.
This process usually involves administering oral rehydration salts or fluids and electrolytes in the hospital. Dark urine due to food, drink, or medications is not usually a cause for concern. The urine will return to its normal color once a person stops consuming whatever is causing the change. Many mild cases of hemolytic anemia do not require treatment. For others, lifestyle changes can help control symptoms. In severe cases of hemolytic anemia, blood transfusions, blood and bone marrow transplants, or surgery to remove the spleen may be necessary.
Doctors will usually prescribe a short course of antibiotics to treat UTIs. People with a severe infection may require a longer course of antibiotics. Some people may take pain relievers. For many years, HCV treatments carried various potential side effects. Amber or honey. Possibly dehydrated. Note: A lot of popular sites recommend drinking water to address some of the colors above, but Dena Rifkin MD, a staff nephrologist at UC San Diego Health and assistant professor of medicine, suggests prudence.
Light orange. Possibly dehydrated, but may also be caused by liver or bile duct problems, consumed food dyes or the excretion of excess B vitamins from bloodstream. Talk to your doctor. Some medications, such as rifampin or phenazopyridine, can cause this coloration.
Ask your doctor. Dark orange or brown. Also caused by severe dehydration. 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. Factors that put you at risk of medical conditions that can affect urine color include:. Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products.
Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. This content does not have an English version. This content does not have an Arabic version. Overview Normal urine color ranges from pale yellow to deep amber — the result of a pigment called urochrome and how diluted or concentrated the urine is. Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic. Female urinary system Open pop-up dialog box Close. Female urinary system Your urinary system — which includes your kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra — removes waste from your body through urine.
Male urinary system Open pop-up dialog box Close. Male urinary system Your urinary system — which includes your kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra — removes waste from your body through urine. Share on: Facebook Twitter. Show references Wein AJ, et al. Evaluation of the urologic patient: History, physical examination, and urinalysis. In: Campbell-Walsh Urology. Philadelphia, Pa.
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