Pink or Red Urine
This is one color you shouldn’t simply ignore.
Pink or red urine can sometimes be caused by foods.
Beets, blackberries, and rhubarb, for example, can temporarily make urine appear pink or red. Certain medications can do the same.
But red or pink urine can also indicate blood in the urine.
Possible causes include urinary tract problems, kidney stones, injury, prostate conditions, and other medical conditions.
And here’s an important point:
You don’t necessarily need to have pain for blood in your urine to deserve medical attention.
Unexplained blood in the urine should be evaluated by a healthcare professional, even if it happens only once.
Don’t automatically blame beets
If you’ve recently eaten beets and your urine turns pinkish, food may explain the change.
But if there’s no obvious dietary or medication explanation, it’s better to have it checked.
Brown or Cola-Colored Urine
Brown urine deserves more
