We do not always think about it enough, our urine is a very good indicator of our state of health. Color, odor ... Explanations from Dr. Mallet, the urologist.
If they take on different colors, smells, and densities depending on the day, it seems obvious that our urine reflects a more or less healthy lifestyle. But how can this link be understood and put into perspective? Here are our responses.
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URINE, AN EFFECTIVE SYMBOL OF OUR HEALTH
As we know, urine is a way for our body to get rid of the waste it contains. Indeed, the kidneys eliminate these, which end up very logically in our urine.
According to Dr. Richard Mallet, Vice-President of the French Association of Urology, urine "may reflect our
state of health and include in particular waste such as nicotine which explains the risk of bladder tumors, which is very high in patients who smoke. "
Did you know? Is sugary urine a sign of diabetes? Historically, diabetes was diagnosed by tasting the urine to detect a sweet taste! Today, we obviously no longer taste the urine, but diabetes screening can be done by urine dipstick to detect the presence of sugar in the urine, before confirming the diagnosis by a blood test.
But how do you know if you need to worry? For Dr. Richard Mallet, "we have to trust the color of the urine".
The darker the urine, the more concentrated and sometimes smelly it is, a sign that you need to drink to stay hydrated. "Drinking 2L per day can even prove to be insufficient if you practice sports or when you sweat a lot", specifies the doctor. Remember that hydration is the key to preventing concentrated urine.
WHEN SHOULD YOU CONSULT?
Yes, but beyond color and concentration, how do we realize that our urine is a real problem? According to Dr. Richard Mallet, "It is necessary to consult your doctor when we have the feeling that the bladder is emptying badly, that the bladder is emptying several times and that we have to push to urinate.
Symptoms can also be marked by the urgent need to go to the bathroom, leaks due to urgent need, and frequent nocturnal awakenings. The occurrence of urinary tract infections or urinary bleeding also requires consultation. "
On a daily basis, observing your urine from time to time is therefore a good way to take your body temperature, without needing to be overly alarmed. The main thing is to know how to listen to yourself.
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