Wee

[Scarlett]

I know your wee colour varies depending on how hydrated you are, but mine is VERY dark at the moment- so dark orange it is basically brown. I am ill though. Is it JUST water that determines the colour intensity?

[Ethel]

The food you eat also alters the colour of wee.

Many people have had a real fright after eating a lot of beetroot - it turns the urine pinkish, so they think they are passing blood.

Drugs - prescription and otherwise can also affect your wee.

Try drinking plenty of water. See your GP if you are at all concerned.

[Kay]

Scarlett, As Ethel says,this could be due to foods or drink such as beetroot or cordials etc. Are you on antibiotics? Its best if you see you gp just to put your mind at rest. I bought a Testing Strip Kit from Boots as I tend to get cystitis. You just dip the tip in your urine and match it to the colour strip...easy:-))

[Dee Sa]

Scarlet your wee should be pale yellow, try drinking plenty of water for 24 hrs and if there is no change in colour then go to GP to get it checked properly.

could be lots of things, but the GP will know best.

[Scarlett]

I hadn't taken any drugs (except one or two paracetamol) and had been drinking water for england, since I had a horrible bug thing (felt like food poisoning) and not eating- so it wasn't food colour.

I will keep an eye on it and drink a ton of water today.

thanks guys.x

[SizzleSquid]

you were dehydrated!! classical symptom.