A concerned reader has asked, "Why does urine turn yellow while taking medicines? Similarly, if you eat colorful foods like beetroot, there is a possibility of urine turning red, what is the reason behind this?
Chennai-based renowned urology surgeon Dr Yuvaraj has given prompt answers and the scientific explanation for the colour of the urine.
Generally, urine does not pass yellow in colour. Water and waste that needs to be excreted from our body are excreted in the form of urine. If the essence to be expelled is too much, the colour of the urine will change. If the extract is low and the water content is high , the urine will come out pale in straw colour.
People who hydrate themselves a lot but sweets them out will not excrete the waste out through urine. For example, you drink four litres of water and do strenuous work, you will end up perspiring a lot, so it is natural to have less urine discharge. So the colour of the urine may be slightly turbid.
When medicines and tablets are taken, the essence of those medicines comes down and the urine comes out in a yellow color. It is normal for the urine to change colour after stopping the pills and medicines. Urine may turn yellow or red when you take some tablets.
Excessive and strenuous exercises, muscle breakdown can cause urine to turn dark yellow or brown in colour. Otherwise, there is no correlation between food and colour of urine. This applies to all colourful foods, including beetroot.
