What Causes Little Darker Yellow Urination?

Posted on Tue, 17 Mar 2015

Question: If I have been taking keflex for a bladder infection and the urine has been clear and then starts to turn a little darker yellow is that ok? I had been dehydrated and have been doing liquids which I was told my my dr. Should I worry?

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No reasons to get worried!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this infection. There is nothing to worry about. The color of urine most often is determined by its concentration. When we drink little, sweat so much, etc., urine becomes concentrated and becomes darker. Otherwise, it stays clear. None indicates an infection and there is no reason to get worried.

I hope this helps, I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Chobufo Ditah (25 minutes later)

Thank you for caring, should I take a probiotic an hour after keflex or at the same time? How does a person know when they are properly hydrated?

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Drink as much as you can..It never hurts!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

That is good taking the probiotic after reflex. A minimum of 1,5L liters is recommended daily. However, drink as much as you can. Water has no consequences when taken in large quantities. It is rather a healthy attitude.

I wish you well.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar