Here's how to know what it's telling you…
MATCH YOUR COLOUR :
CLEAR
You're probably downing more water than you need. In rare cases, overhydrating can be fatal, so see your doc if you've been downing loads, fast (say, during a high-intensity activity) and you have muscle cramps, fatigue, nausea or confusion.
LIGHT YELLOW
You're perfectly hydrated. Good going!
DARK YELLOW TO BROWN
Drink a glass of water ASAP. If a brown hue persists, see a doctor – it could be a sign there's a problem with your kidneys or liver.
ORANGE/BLUE/GREEN
Crazy colours are usually the result of meds or food dyes. If you're not on new meds, you see orange for more than two days or you also have light-coloured poo, go see your GP to rule out liver disease.
PINK/RED
If you haven't been munching beetroot, blackberries or rhubarb, your GP will want to test your urine. Blood can indicate kidney disease, kidney stones, a UTI, or even bladder or kidney cancer.
WHAT'S THAT SMELL?
Food (asparagus, garlic, coffee) and meds can temporarily make your yellow smell less mellow. But get checked out if your stench is often sweet, which can indicate diabetes, or foul (think pond scum), which may be your sole red flag for a UTI.
FOAMS
Foamy bubbles can signify protein in the urine, an early sign of kidney disease.
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