why is my pee black?
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Dark urine is most commonly due to dehydration. However, it may be an indicator that excess, unusual, or potentially dangerous waste products are circulating in the body. For example, dark brown urine may indicate liver disease due to the presence of bile in the urine.
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Home test kits are not 100% accurate. If you still have symptoms of a UTI even though the test results show that you don't have an infection (negative result), tell your doctor. Painful urination can be caused by other problems, such as a vaginal yeast infection or sexually transmitted infection.
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Cloudy urine can be unsettling, especially when a person does not know the cause. Sometimes it can signal an issue with the urinary tract, such as dehydration or a urinary tract infection, or it may point to kidney problems.
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Brown or Black: If you're noticing a brown or black color to your dog's urine it most likely means that there's been some significant damage to their muscles (like from trauma, prolonged seizures, or even from a metaldehyde-based slug and snail bait poisoning).
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Painful urination is a common sign of a urinary tract infection (UTI). A UTI can be the result of a bacterial infection. It can also be due to inflammation of the urinary tract.
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Pale yellow. Congrats, your pee is normal! Typically, if you're well-hydrated, your urine will be a pale yellow hue. If it's not on the pale side of yellow, it's not something to be concerned about, it just means you might want to drink a little more water throughout the day.
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When you look down in the toilet bowl after peeing, instead of seeing the usual light-yellow colour, you might see a darker shade of yellow. A change in the urine colour can be a sign of pregnancy as well as of some problems during pregnancy.
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If your urine is without visible urochrome or yellow pigment, it's considered colorless urine, appearing “clear” to you. This colorless urine is sometimes due to drinking an excess of water, while other times it can signal a problem with the kidneys.
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['Waking up at night to urinate (called nocturia)', 'Urinating more frequently than usual.', 'Urine that is foamy or bubbly.', 'Urinating less often, or in smaller amounts than usual with dark colored urine.', 'Blood in the urine.', 'A feeling of pressure while urinating.', 'Difficulty urinating.']
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Most likely, you have a urinary tract infection (UTI). A UTI most commonly refers to an infection of the bladder—the part of your body that holds your pee. UTIs are very common: Some experts estimate that. Luckily, UTIs are usually easy to treat.
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Urine color generally ranges from a pale-yellow color to deep amber. This coloring is primarily caused by the pigment urochrome, also known as urobilin. Whether your urine is diluted by water or in a more concentrated form determines the appearance of the pigment.
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Dehydration. Not having enough fluid circulating in the body means the kidneys are more likely to hold onto water, yet release waste products. As a result, the urine may be more concentrated and smell like ammonia. If your urine is darker in color and you're passing only small amounts of urine, you may be dehydrated.
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Moore says a pale straw color—almost clear, but not quite—is ideal. If your pee is crystal clear, you're probably drinking too much H20, which can throw off your electrolyte balance in potentially harmful ways. “Your body can normally regulate its water and sodium levels pretty well,” Moore says.
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Pale Straw, Amber or Honey Pee Color: Generally means that you are either drinking a lot of fluid, or you are taking a diuretic drug that forces the body to get rid of excess water. Dark Yellow Urine Color: Usually a sign that you're not drinking enough fluid.
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If you're dehydrated, you may notice that your urine is a dark yellow or orange color and smells like ammonia. Most people only experience minor dehydration and don't require medical treatment. Drinking more fluids, especially water, will generally cause urine odor to return to normal.
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The presence of bacteria in the urine, such as with a urinary tract infection (UTI), can affect the appearance and smell of urine. When there is an infection in the urinary tract, the urine may take on a foul-smelling odor as well as appear cloudy or bloody.
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Many tests are done routinely, like checking for sugar (diabetes), bacteria (infection) and blood. Blood in the urine that you do not see is called "microscopic hematuria." This blood is only visible under a microscope. There are many causes and most are not serious, but may call for care by your health care provider.