What the color of your urine can tell you about your health

• Pale stools
• Itching
• Abdominal discomfort

These combinations should be medically evaluated.

Pink or red urine

Red urine does not always mean blood.

Foods such as beetroot, blackberries, or certain food colorings can temporarily cause a pink or reddish tint.

Blood in the urine – also called hematuria – can, however, be caused by diseases such as the following:

• Urinary tract infection
• Kidney stones
• Enlarged prostate
• Kidney disease
• Urinary tract injury
• Other bladder or kidney diseases

Visible blood in the urine should not be ignored, especially if it occurs repeatedly or if there