Yellow urine

[hackjam]

Have noticed over the past month that my urine is very yellow.

Pretty sure it is not dehydration, as I drink plenty hot and cold fluid. And have not had any alcohol for 2 weeks now.

 

[richard_smith237]

Are you taking any dietary supplements, vitamins etc?

[Sheryl]

I assume you are not taking B vitamins? As this will produce very yellow pee.

 

if not and if you are adequately hydrated then bilirubin in the urine from liver problem is a possibility. Is it a dark slightly brownish yellow? 

 

If you want to do a quick test yourself pee into a jar for which you have a tight lid. Then put the lid on tightly and shake vigorously. If there is bilirubin in the urine it will form a foam at the top, sort of like beer froth. in which case a trip to the doctor is unavoidable, preferably a GI specialist if you have a history of much alcohol drinking in the past.

 

If no foam and you otherwise feel well, try upping your fluid intake. You my feel like you drink plenty but this is the hot season, fluid requirements go way up.

[Psimbo]

If this has been going on for a month why are you asking on an internet forum instead of seeing a doctor?

 

Any change in health that occurs for more than a few days indicates it is worth seeking professional assessment.

 

From my experience this is a case of dehydration, you really need to up your fluid intake- alcohol, tea and coffee are diuretics. try an electrolyte like deChamps once or twice a day rather than Gatorade and similar <deleted> if you are unwilling to see a doctor. If things do not improve SEEK HELP.

[scubascuba3]

Some electrolytes can make it go yellow\orange

[lopburi3]

11 hours ago, Psimbo said:

If this has been going on for a month why are you asking on an internet forum instead of seeing a doctor?

Perhaps because this is a time to avoid any hospital visit if at all possible?  

Quote

* Initially, 41 per cent of Wuhan residents became infected with Covid-19 after visiting a hospital. “So please do not visit a hospital for unnecessary cases,” Khachornsakdi said.

 

[Speedo1968]

Although it may sound excessive I would consider plenty of fluids ( by this I mean water ) around 3 litres per day.    Even in a Thai winter I still aim for a water intake of 2 - 3 litres per day.      Note am in my 70's and of small build, do not drink and see coffee as a treat.

 

If you wake during the night for a pee take a swig of water on the way back to bed.

Your first pee in the morning will often have a different colour to that during the day.

Its colour and ... will vary depending on what you eat and drink.

As Sheryl says certain vits can affect the colour.    Here advice for a "do it yourself" billrubin test is excellent.

 

For a refreshing drink that will help make up the loss of salt try cool water with freshly squeezed lemon, a pinch of black salt and a touch of sugar or honey.

 

If the problem continues you could be, as others have mentioned, suffering from liver problems for which a visit to the doctor is prudent, even under the current situation.

 

 

[Isaanbiker]

OP, you could have Hepatitis A, B, C, D, E, F,or G or no idea how many types there are right now.

 

   Dangerous when your pee looks like beer. Go and see a good doctor.

 

• There are several types of hepatitis viruses including types A, B, C, D, E, and possibly G. Types A, B, and C are the most common.
• All hepatitis viruses can cause acute hepatitis.
• Viral hepatitis types B and C can cause chronic hepatitis.
• Symptoms of acute viral hepatitis include fatigue, flu-like symptoms, dark urine, light-colored stools, fever, and jaundice; however, acute viral hepatitis may occur with minimal symptoms that go unrecognized. Rarely, acute viral hepatitis causes fulminant hepatic failure.

https://www.medicinenet.com/viral_hepatitis/article.htm

 

Edited March 31, 2020 by Isaanbiker

[hackjam]

18 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

Are you taking any dietary supplements, vitamins etc?

No

[hackjam]

6 hours ago, lopburi3 said:

erhaps because this is a time to avoid any hospital visit if at all possible?  

Well said. And exactly the reason for seeking guidance on here.

[lopburi3]

9 minutes ago, hackjam said:

Well said. And exactly the reason for seeking guidance on here.

But having said that would not rule out going to hospital - did so last week and will be doing again this week.  The Wuhan stat is misleading as hospitals did not know to protect themselves or patients - currently they are on high alert and doing everything possible to protect both you and themselves so until/if hospitals become crowded do not believe the danger is that great as hand wash is available on every desk and being used and the number of patients is very low at private facilities.

[checkered flag]

Urine foam is mostly from protein. Dark yellow urine can be caused by high bilirubin but is normally includes jaundice in eyes and/or skin. 

If you are concerned enough to write here go see an MD at a clinic or hospital. There are simple laboratory test to confirm. If a urine dipstick test is done it should be followed up with confirmation (either urine ictotest or serum bilirubin)