What causes yellowing of urine

Yellow urine may be caused by urine concentration, dietary drug factors, liver and gallbladder diseases. 1. Concentration of urine: drinking less water, sweating more in hot weather, the kidneys form less urine, urine will be concentrated, concentrated urine color will be more yellow. Generally drink more water, dilute the urine will return to normal. 2. Diet and medication: If you eat a lot of food and medication with coloring, it can also cause yellow urine, such as carrots, B vitamins, and safranin. Stop the intake of the above food and drugs, the color of urine will return to normal. 3. Hepatobiliary diseases: Hepatitis, cirrhosis, liver cancer, bile duct obstruction and other diseases lead to elevated bilirubin in the blood, which is partially excreted through the urine, and can also lead to yellow urine color. Patients with this condition are usually accompanied by yellowing of the sclera and skin, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting. There are many reasons for yellow urine, to pay attention, if necessary, go to the hospital to do urine routine, liver function, liver and gallbladder ultrasound and other tests to clarify the cause of the disease, under the guidance of the doctor for targeted treatment.

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