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

• Certain medications
• Medical dyes used in procedures

Some rare infections can also change the color of urine.

If there is no obvious explanation and the change persists, medical advice should be sought.

Cloudy Urine

Cloudiness is not technically a color, but many people perceive it.

Cloudy urine can have the following causes:

• Concentrated urine
• Crystals
• Vaginal discharge
• Semen
• Urinary tract infection

If cloudy urine is accompanied by the following:

• Burning sensation when urinating
• Urgency to urinate
• Frequent urination
• Lower abdominal pain
• Fever

The risk of a urinary tract infection increases.