On 07/27/2016.
Everyone knows that urine and stool are a reflection of our health. Our diet therefore plays a role in the color and smell of our excrement. What should they look like?
Urine that is too yellow is a sign of dehydration
Persistent red urine may be due to blood loss, infection, an enlarged prostate, cancer, cyst, or kidney stones. This color can also be due to beets eaten the day before, but if they were not part of your meal, it is better to consult a doctor. Urine that shows you that you are healthy is odorless, pale yellow urine.
The color of your urine can also alert you to possible liver diseases, such as hepatitis and cirrhosis, or the buildup of bilirubin in your urine (a breakdown product of red blood cells, also responsible for the brown color. of your stools).
As for your stool, the colors range from light yellow to black. The color is due to a mixture of bile and bilirubin. If your stool is yellow, greasy, and smells bad, it’s because you ate the wrong foods. In the event that the color is associated with weight loss in an adult or poor growth in a child, consult a doctor.
Medicines that can change the color of your feces
Medicines such as phenazopyridine (for urinary tract infections), rifampicin (an antibiotic to treat tuberculosis and Legionnaires’ disease), warfarin (a blood thinner) and certain laxatives can also change the color of your urine. Antihistamines, anti-inflammatory drugs, antibacterials, antidepressants, medications for nausea, or those that reduce stomach acid can make your urine blue or green. Be careful, because if you are not under treatment, this color may be due to Hartnup’s disease. Go directly to a doctor.
Anti-diarrheal medicines make your stools pale or clay-colored. Be careful, because stools that are too black can be a sign of serious medical problems, due to bleeding in the stomach or upper intestine. It can also be due to a lack of iron. You should also watch for red stools and can cause bleeding in the lower intestine or hemorrhoids.
So, to find out if you are in good health, always check the cuvette and if anything seems abnormal to you, see a doctor.
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