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

Brown or tea-colored urine

Brown urine can sometimes be caused by severe dehydration, certain foods, or medications.

But urine in tea can also occur in the following diseasesor cola color appear:

• Liver problems
• Bleeding in the urinary tract
• Severe muscle injuries
• Certain kidney diseases

Dark brown urine is particularly concerning if it is accompanied by jaundice, muscle pain, weakness, or decreased urine output.

Blue or green urine

Although blue or green urine looks alarming, it is often caused by the following:

• Food colorings