Urine - Abnormal Color
Alternate Names : Discoloration of Urine
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What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office
The medical history will be obtained and a physical examination performed.
Medical history questions documenting abnormal urine color in detail may include:- time pattern
- When did this begin?
- Did this begin suddenly?
- quality
- Is there any pain associated with urination?
- What color is the urine?
- Is it consistently the same color throughout the day?
- Is the quantity of urine per day decreased? Increased?
- Is any blood visible?
- Is there an odor?
- aggravating factors
- Are medications being taken that could cause this change in color?
- Have foods been eaten that could account for this change in color (such as colored candy, beets, berries, rhubarb)?
- relieving factors:
- Does a change in diet change the color of the urine?
- Does a change in medication change the color of the urine? (Note: NEVER change medications without first consulting your health care provider.)
- other
- What other symptoms are also present?
- Has there been a decreased fluid intake or decreased thirst?
- Has there been a decreased appetite?
- What medications are being taken?
- Has there been any previous urinary problems or kidney problems?
- Are there any allergies?
A history will be obtained and a physical examination performed (possibly including a rectal or pelvic exam). Take a clean catch urine sample to your health care provider's office.
Diagnostic tests that may be performed include:After seeing your health care provider:
If a diagnosis was made by your health care provider related to abnormal urine color, you may want to note that diagnosis in your personal medical record.
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