Wee Have Something To Say

A trip to the toilet may be more revealing than you think. How often you’re going, the smell and even appearance of your urine can tell you a lot about your body.

Looking pale

If your urine is as colourless as water, well, that’s probably because you’ve been drinking a lot of water. And besides having to go to the loo constantly, there’s really wrong with light-coloured wee.

Too dark

If your wee looks a bit too much like tea, that could be a sign that you are dehydrated and the kidney is producing more concentrated urine. You can lighten it up by drinking more water, but if that doesn’t work see your doctor it could be a bit of blood which may be a sign of bleeding higher up in the kidney which could indicate an infection, kidney disease or even cancer.

Sweet smelling

A sugary smell might indicate the presence of blood sugar in your urine, and a high concentration of blood sugar in the urine is one sign of diabetes. If you do detect a sweet smell, see your doctor whether you are pregnant or not. If a doctor finds sugar in your urine, he or she should order further tests to determine if diabetes is a concern.

Odd smelling

Smelling an odd odor when you wee is probably nothing to be worried about. Certain foods””asparagus, most notoriously””produce a sulfur-containing amino acid. As soon as the food responsible has been fully digested and flushed from your system, completely, the smell will vanish as well.

Bright yellow

Fluro urine is usually nothing more sinister than a daily vitamin supplement. So no need to panic!

A spot of blood

You should always see your doctor if you see blood in your urine. In an otherwise healthy young woman, the chances are it’s a sign of urinary tract infection, but blood in the urine is also one of the seven deadly signs of bladder cancer in both women and in men. Kidney stones or regular use of aspirin can also cause light spotting in urine.

Always need to go

Frequent urges to wee are probably not cause for concern, instead look first at your diet and lifestyle. If you drink lots of water, it could be just that. Or you could’ve recently changed your diet to include foods that contain more water, or begun taking medications (like drugs used to treat high blood pressure) all of which are diuretics. One of the common symptoms of a urinary tract infection is an urgent and burning need to wee. Growing older can also be to blame for increased frequency and urgency.

Light Bladder Leakage

LBL often begins during pregnancy or after a woman gives birth. The best solution is to strengthen and maintain the pelvic floor muscles by regularly exercising your pelvic floor. For good tips, see this post.

A burning sensation

If you are suddenly experiencing pain when you wee, it’s highly likely that you are experiencing one of the first signs of a urinary tract infection.

If you become concerned about any symptoms please seek immediate medical attention we have some hotlines and suggested websites for further information and advice  https://www.stayathomemum.com.au/my-kids/babies/important-hotlines-websites/

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Have you checked? What is your wee trying to tell you?