Maybe.

It depends on the color of your urine. Most of the time, urine is yellow, which is natural. Urine gets its yellow color from a pigment called urochrome, and the color can range from pale yellow to dark amber.

Pale Yellow Urine
When your urine is pale yellow, it could mean that you are drinking plenty of water and staying hydrated. Diuretic drugs can also cause your urine to be pale, since these drugs force extra water out of your system, diluting the color of the urine in the process.

Dark Amber Urine
Dark urine is usually a sign that you are dehydrated, and not drinking enough fluid. Says Dr. Tomas Griebling, M.D., of the urology department at the University of Kansas, "Your body needs a certain amount of fluid to function, so the body will hold on to the fluid and the urine will become very strong and concentrated. When that happens, it will turn a darker color."

If your urine us dark in color, drink up! Women normally need between four and nine cups of water daily to stay hydrated. If you suffer from nighttime wetting accidents, limit your water intake after 6 pm.

Red Urine
If your urine has a reddish color, it usually means that you have blood in the urine. There is no need panic, since even a single drop of blood in the urine can turn the entire toilet bowl red. However, blood in the urine is a something that you should talk about with your doctor, since it can be a sign of infection or cancer.

Various Rainbow Colors
What if your urine is blue, green, or orange? It can happen, depending on your diet or your drug regimen. For instance, certain drugs can change the color of urine blue or green, while carrots can color your urine orange.

So Now You Know ...
Hopefully after reading this article you know a little more about what is up down there, especially if you look in the toilet after you urinate. While this information may not be the subject of cocktail party conversation, it is nevertheless knowledge that empowers you to be your own best healthcare advocate. And that's what we are all about: arming you with the knowledge you need to take care of yourself and your health!

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