Urinary Tract Diseases
Health Encyclopedia: Urinalysis
Urine appearance and color; Routine urine test
Normal Values
- Normal urine may vary in color from almost colorless to dark yellow. Some foods (like beets and blackberries) may color the urine red.
- The urine specific gravity ranges between 1.006 and 1.030 (higher numbers mean a higher concentration). The specific gravity varies depending on the time of day, amount of food and liquids consumed, and the amount of recent exercise.
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Urinary Tract Infections and Alzheimer's Disease
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What you need to know about urinary tract infections
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Bed Wetting & Your Child
By Florence Cardinal , Health ExpertBed-wetting or enuresis is an embarrassing and uncomfortable problem for children. It's considered... Read more »
No Semen During Orgasm?
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How Does Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Affect Me?
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