Dark colored urine in a 5 year old child

A healthy baby has clear, straw-yellow urine. But when her parents notice that her shade has changed, they begin to panic. The reasons why urine changes color vary from eating coloring foods to taking medications. But dark urine in a child (especially in babies under one year old) should alert loved ones - it is often a symptom of a pathological process.

Having discovered darkening of your baby’s urine, you do not need to ignore this phenomenon or panic. To begin with, you should rule out all harmless causes that affect the color of urine, observe the child, and only then rush to the doctor.

Changes in the color of urine in children are within normal limits

Urine is a liquid that is secreted by the body along with products obtained as a result of internal processes. They turn urine yellow or straw-colored. Sometimes it can take on a lighter or darker shade. Why might the color of urine change? This is influenced by several factors:

metabolism and amount of fluid in the body;
age - the older the child, the darker the color of the urine;
time of day – in the morning the color may be bright yellow.

In a healthy child, urine has a transparent yellow-straw hue. Of course, in reality, the color of urine can range from light yellow to darker. This is due to the concentration of pigments and salt. Infants' urine is mostly clear. The main reason is that the diet consists of almost only milk.

On a note! With age, urine becomes more saturated in color. Therefore, do not panic ahead of time. This is especially true for morning urination. At this time, the concentration of urine is very high. Therefore, it may have a special color.

In newborn babies who feed only on mother's milk, the urine is light, almost colorless. The fact is that the color of urine is given by a specific pigment that is produced in the kidneys. The longer urine stays in the body, the darker it becomes. Babies urinate quite often, which is why their urine is light in color.

The normal color for a baby's urine is varying shades of yellow. It can be a light yellow shade, or a darker one - it all depends on the concentration of substances dissolved in it (in particular, salts and pigments). Infants who receive only breast milk or formula often have very light-colored urine.

Red urine

The most common cause of this condition is foods rich in red pigments: beets, rhubarb, red berries. In this case, the urine remains clear, and the baby does not have other worrying symptoms. A day after removing coloring foods from the diet, the color of urine is restored.

Also, medications that can cause red urine are: laxatives, metronidazole, ibuprofen, rifampicin. In other cases, red urine is a signal of pathology.

The urine turns red due to blood entering it. As a result, the urine becomes cloudy, with a dirty tint (even blood clots are likely).

Often blood enters urine from the kidneys. This phenomenon is provoked by glomerulonephritis, pyelonephritis, urolithiasis or kidney tumor. Against the background of such diseases, the baby also exhibits other symptoms.

The urine may also turn red due to the destruction of blood cells or muscles. Due to these processes, huge volumes of hemoglobin or myoglobin enter the urine.

Causes of dark urine in a child

The child's body is very sensitive to external stimuli. This is accompanied by an imbalance of water balance, increased body temperature and other symptoms. All these factors lead to a change in the color of urine. But, don't be alarmed prematurely. In some cases, such changes occur due to natural causes.

Darkening of urine can be caused by including the following foods in the diet:

some types of fish and beef;
infusions and herbal decoctions;
certain vegetables and fruits;
soda with artificial colors.

Also, do not forget about the imbalance of water balance caused by the increased mobility of the baby. During active movement, fluid loss occurs. If the child drinks little, this increases the risk of dehydration. This also applies to increased body temperature during illness.

In addition, urine may change color as a result of taking certain medications. In this case we are talking about antimicrobial agents, as well as some antibiotics and vitamins. You should read more precisely about such side effects in the instructions for these medications.

Often, a change in the color of urine indicates the presence of various diseases. In this case, a related indicator is the characteristic color of the discharge. Among the common cases, it is worth highlighting the following:

Brown urine. This phenomenon is diagnosed in viral hepatitis, urolithiasis, toxic liver damage, cholelithiasis and other pathologies.
Black discharge. Often occurs with alkaptonuria. This is a genetically congenital process that is accompanied by certain symptoms. In this case, the child experiences a change in skin pigmentation, as well as a weakening of the musculoskeletal system. Darkening of urine also occurs as a result of the presence of kidney stones. When exposed to air, it changes color.
Cloudy discharge. Often observed in acute cystitis, acute urethritis and glomerulonephritis. The modification of urine is explained by the presence of a large number of leukocytes, proteins and other trace elements in its composition.

Blood may often be found in the urine. This also indicates the presence of pathology of the genitourinary and other body systems. In any case, if such deviations are detected, you must immediately contact specialists. Especially when it comes to children.

If the child is given vitamins, the urine changes both color and smell (the doctor will warn you about this).

Medicines

When a baby is sick and is given medications (simple or antibiotics), both the color of his urine and the color of his stool often change. The whole point is that dehydration occurs and also some exhaustion of the body.

The child definitely needs to drink and drink a lot. Juices (dilute with water), compotes, jelly, water. The main thing is that there is always liquid.

Any warning signs, including dark urine, should be diagnosed. To do this, urine and blood samples are taken for analysis, and an ultrasound examination is performed.

Diseases of the renal and genitourinary systems:
Inflammation of the adrenal glands.
Inflammation of the urinary tract (cystitis, glomerunonephritis, pyelonephritis).
Disease of the liver and gall bladder. They do not have time to process hemoglobin (due to inflammation) or simply do not have time to filter all the drugs that pass through the liver. It can also be diseases such as hepatitis or cholelithiasis (children can also have this).
Poisoning (intoxication). Household chemicals or harmful fumes.
Allergy.
Infection of a child with various diseases.
Carcinoma (oncology).

Symptoms:

Abdominal pain. It is hard to the touch, the child protests to be touched.
Fever and sweating, tremors of arms and legs.
Diarrhea (diarrhea) and vomiting.
Pain in the lower back (kidney area).

What to do

It is necessary to take tests:
Ultrasound (kidneys, bladder, back and preferably the entire abdominal cavity)
Urinalysis (Nechiporenko)
Blood analysis
Biopsy test

Doctors will check all the studies and prescribe treatment for the child.

A child’s body does not form immediately; in order for its organs and systems to function fully, their gradual development is required. This is why the doses of drugs in children and adults differ, because “adult” dosages are extremely toxic for them. Also, the baby’s body is more sensitive to fluid loss, high temperatures, etc.

When a child's urine becomes dark or any other shade, it is necessary to exclude the following causes.

The baby's use of medications, the instructions of which indicate that the color of the urinary sediment may change. This is absolutely safe, because after completely stopping the course of treatment with these medications, the symptom goes away completely. Among such drugs, it is worth highlighting vitamin complexes, a number of antibacterial (for example, Metronidazole) and antimicrobial agents (from the nitrofuran group).

A fairly common cause of discoloration of urinary sediment in a child is vitamins B and C.

Prolonged exposure of the child to the sun on hot summer days, active games, as a result of which he actively loses fluid through sweat. If the volume of liquid drunk is insufficient, the child’s body will become dehydrated, which explains the subsequent bright color of the urine.

Drink small amounts of water throughout the day. As a rule, many children drink little water; this only happens when they are very thirsty. Every mother should monitor how much her child drinks and secretes fluids per day. If he very rarely asks to go potty, then you should more often give him a variety of fruit drinks, compotes, and regular drinking water to drink.

Adding foods such as rhubarb, carrots, beets, blackberries, blueberries, bird cherry and others to the diet can directly affect the color of urinary sediment, since they contain natural dyes that color not only urine, but also feces. If a child drinks carbonated water with artificial coloring substances, then if the color of the urine changes, do not be alarmed - this is a variant of the norm.

Eating a lot of foods containing artificial colors can cause your urine to change in color to a wide variety of shades.

When complete normalization and correction of the above-described causes occurs, urine very quickly acquires its natural color.

It is worth saying that in the morning a portion of urine is always a little darker, especially if the child has never gone to the toilet during the night. As the day progresses, the color of the urine sediment becomes lighter.

Different variations in the color of urine may indicate a certain group of diseases, which helps the doctor to suspect a particular pathological condition at the early stages of diagnosis.

Bright yellow urine sediment is a manifestation of the following conditions:

dehydration of the body due to repeated vomiting or diarrhea (with infectious diseases of various etiologies);
burn intoxication of the body;
moderate or severe toxicosis of a pregnant woman;
severe fever.

High temperature reaction numbers cause rapid dehydration of the child’s body, so it is necessary to ensure a sufficient supply of fluid from the outside (drink plenty of fluids).

Brown urine appears with the following serious diseases:

hemolytic anemia;
urolithiasis disease;
cholelithiasis;
acute form of glomerulonephritis;
viral hepatitis;
toxic damage to liver cells (for example, mercury or copper vapor).

The first signs of alkaptonuria appear in early childhood, the most typical of which is very black urine.

Black urine may indicate a disease such as alkaptonuria. It refers to genetic congenital processes. Its main signs are pigmentary changes in the skin, weakness of the musculoskeletal system, multiple kidney stones and rapid darkening of urine upon contact with air.

One should not exclude a condition such as melanosarcoma, which is characterized by the release of a special pigment substance, melanin, in urine.

A red tint to the urinary sediment or the appearance of visible traces of blood or blood clots in it is observed in such pathological processes as:

movement of stone along the urethral tract (UCD);
severe forms of pyelonephritis or glomerulonephritis;
tumor processes in the kidneys or bladder.

Urine becomes cloudy when it contains a large number of leukocytes, proteins, casts or squamous epithelial cells. This occurs with the following diseases of the genitourinary system:

acute cystitis;
acute pyelonephritis or glomerulonephritis;
acute urethritis.

Pathological causes

Often, a change in the color of urine indicates the development of a dangerous illness in the human body. To make an accurate diagnosis, you need to pay special attention to the accompanying symptoms. However, when it comes to a young child, recognizing warning signs may not be so easy. In this case, orange urine will be a significant reason for a comprehensive diagnosis of the baby and laboratory testing of biological fluids.

The most common pathological causes of changes in the color of urine include:

Severe intoxication of the body. In this case, the discharge becomes bright orange. The patient suffers from attacks of nausea and diarrhea. Poisoning often leads to dehydration, and therefore requires urgent medical attention.
The presence of stones in the packs or bladder. Oddly enough, even small children can suffer from this disease. The uric acid content in urine increases, and stones can become dislodged, causing severe pain when urinating.
Inflammatory kidney diseases. The change in urine color in this case is associated with the activity of pathogenic microorganisms. Pyelonephritis must be treated under the supervision of a doctor, since the progression of the disease can lead to dangerous consequences, including chronic renal failure.
Disturbances in the functioning of the genitourinary system.
The presence of tumors in the kidneys, urinary, internal genital organs.
Mechanical injury to the kidney or bladder. In this case, blood from damaged vessels enters the urine and changes its color.

In some cases, the patient’s urine turns orange due to the development of ailments that have nothing to do with the genitourinary system. Only a qualified doctor can determine the exact cause of the changes by carefully studying the diagnostic results.

Associated symptoms in a child

Increased density of urine in a child

during the act of urination, the baby becomes capricious and cries;
there are complaints of pain in different parts of the abdomen (right hypochondrium, in the projection of the kidneys or bladder), sometimes the pain is very severe, it makes the child moan and rush about in bed (with renal or hepatic colic);
the child begins to complain of a constant desire to urinate, however, if he goes to the toilet, very little urine is released;
the baby's appetite decreases, the baby refuses to latch on to the breast;
urine not only takes on a different color, but also an unpleasant odor, sometimes blood clots are visible to the naked eye;
the temperature rises, the child’s mood changes, he becomes lethargic and apathetic;
The color of the child’s skin and mucous membranes changes, they acquire a jaundiced tint;
stool becomes discolored or less dark.

If a child refuses his mother's breast for no reason, it means that processes are occurring inside his body that bother the baby.
If the darkening of the color of urine is accompanied by other symptoms, you should consult a doctor. Emergency assistance is required in the following conditions:

sharp pain in different parts of the abdomen;
frequent desire to empty the bladder when there is no fluid in it;
increased body temperature above 38 degrees;
change in skin color;
pain when urinating, babies are capricious, crying;
presence of blood or mucus in urine;
loose stools, nausea, vomiting;
decreased appetite;
the stool becomes very light in color.

If the child’s activity has not changed, the temperature does not rise, and the appetite is not impaired, then there is no reason to worry (more details in the article: what temperature is considered normal for infants?). If after 2-3 days the color of the urine has not returned to normal, you need to take a urine test, a biochemical blood test and an ultrasound examination of the kidneys and bladder.

If after two days the color of urine does not return to normal, the biomaterial must be submitted for analysis.

Parents should be alert to the following signs of health problems in their baby:

Pain in the back, stomach, muscles, and also when urinating.
Fever, lethargy, refusal to eat, weakness.
Very cloudy urine and a strong odor.
Very frequent or too infrequent urination.
Yellowness of the skin and sclera, as well as itching of the skin and discoloration of stool.

If a child develops such symptoms, he should be seen by a specialist without delay.

Reasons requiring medical intervention

If a child has concentrated dark urine, the reasons may be quite serious. Dehydration occurs as a result of fever with profuse sweating, vomiting and diarrhea due to intestinal infections, and burns. If the urine has become a brown-green “beer” color, then the reason is a dysfunction of the liver (a lot of unprocessed bilirubin appears in the urine). This often happens with hepatitis A (jaundice, Botkin's disease).

A yellow-green tint may indicate a mechanical obstacle to the path of bile to the intestines, when it accumulates in the hepatic ducts, and bilirubin (processed) enters the urine, which necessarily discolors the feces. The appearance of such dark urine and light feces after a heavy fatty meal is typical.

If your child's urine is darker than usual, the lymph nodes are enlarged and the throat hurts, a possible diagnosis is mononucleosis. This viral disease often occurs in children, especially in adolescents due to decreased immunity.

In boys, after the 2nd year of life (usually 2.5 years and older), due to the growth of the genital organs, phimosis may occur, which leads to stagnation of urine. When an infection occurs, the inflammatory process can spread to the bladder and cause cystitis. The child strains and whines during urination.

What urine can tell you

If the color of the urine is light yellow, then this indicates good health and that the kidneys are working correctly. A change in color may indicate the following:

Orange indicates dehydration, consumption of foods containing orange dye, taking antibiotics, taking vitamins.
Urine acquires a dark brown color due to poisoning, liver and gallbladder diseases, eating beans, rhubarb, and aloe. Taking certain medications, such as laxatives.
Red – Kidney problems. Blood in the urine, muscle or hemoglobin destruction.
Blue or green tint – asparagus dishes, consumption of B vitamins, tryptophan is poorly absorbed, taking certain medications.

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Update date: 10/07/2018, next update date: 10/07/2021

Many parents are afraid of missing the onset of a serious illness in their child, so they carefully monitor his condition. Possible problems can be indicated by changes in activity during the day, appetite, stool, and urine color. Deviations do not always mean the onset of a disease. Perhaps the child was overtired, ate the wrong food, or the medication caused an unusual side effect. Of course, there is no point in letting the situation take its course. You need to continue to monitor changes and if you have alarming symptoms, go to the hospital.

Diagnostic principles

During the examination of the child, the doctor pays due attention to objective research, through which one can judge the presence or absence of other pathological symptoms. Deep palpation of the abdominal and pelvic organs is mandatory and the source of pain is determined.

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If, apart from changes in the color of urine, the child has no other complaints and is active, then the examination is limited to taking general urine and blood tests. If deviations are found in them, the range of diagnostic procedures will be expanded.

Urine analysis according to Nechiporenko and Zimnitsky’s test will help to study the urinary composition, its concentration, and the presence of pathological impurities.

A general urine test is usually not enough to make an accurate diagnosis, so more advanced diagnostic methods are used

Be sure to prescribe a biochemical blood test, determine the level of urea, creatinine and other indicators (if necessary).

The resulting urine is sent to the laboratory for further culture and determination of the type of pathogenic pathogen. They also find out the range of antibacterial drugs to which the infectious agent is sensitive.

Instrumental research:

Ultrasound of the liver, pancreas, kidneys, bladder and others (depending on the underlying cause of the process);
CT or MRI of the necessary structures.

What to do

Diagnosis of pathology should begin with a visit to the pediatrician. During the initial examination, a specialist can determine the reasons for the change in urine color. So, this may apply to the use of certain drugs or products. The patient also needs to undergo blood and urine tests. Laboratory tests are carried out depending on the suspicion of the presence of a particular pathology.

In case of liver diseases, a biochemical blood test is performed, and in case of renal failure, a urine analysis according to Nechiporenko is performed. If necessary, instrumental diagnostics are carried out. This mainly concerns ultrasound examination. As a result, the presence of organ pathology is established.

It is important to know! In fact, diagnosing pathology is a complex of activities. Only on the basis of various tests and examinations does the doctor determine the root cause of urine changes.

Pathogenesis

The pathogenesis of darkening of urine depends on the cause that caused this phenomenon - in case of dehydration, its rich and dark color is ensured by a high concentration of urochrome; in case of inflammation of the liver, a malignant tumor of the pancreas, gallstones - the presence of excess bilirubin in it (a pigment formed during the destruction of red blood cells ). With other pathologies, various coloring substances appear in the urine - red blood cells, hemoglobin, myoglobin, melanin and others.

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What does bad smell mean?

The smell of urine, like darkening, depends on the products consumed (more details in the article: what determines the smell of urine in a child?). The smell of urine is affected by:

garlic;
horseradish;
spices;
asparagus;
seafood.

The unpleasant pungent odor of urine in children with dark urine indicates the content of acetone in it. It may appear when:

infectious or inflammatory process in the kidneys and bladder;
liver diseases;
lesions of the reproductive system;
constipation;
intoxication;
gastritis;
changing food products;
hypothermia;
physical activity.

The reasons for the appearance of a characteristic odor may be:

Age, the older the child, the more noticeable the smell of urine.
Diet.
Diseases.
Drugs.
Increased body temperature.
Runny nose.
Dehydration.
Lack of vitamins and microelements.

Irregular eating and frequent fasting can also increase the smell of urine.

Dark brown urine

Most often, a child develops dark urine due to dehydration. It develops not only due to insufficient fluid intake, but also due to such dangerous conditions:

vomit;
elevated temperature;
heart pathologies.

Urine darkens after laxatives and antimalarials, dishes made from legumes, rhubarb, beef, aloe. In addition, drinking strong black tea in large quantities can also affect the color of urine.

In other cases, dark urine indicates the development of a pathological process:

liver diseases (hepatic or obstructive jaundice);
kidney damage (glomerulonephritis);
gallbladder problems;
poisoning with chemical compounds.

Dark urine (the color of beer) is a sign of increased concentration of bilirubin in the blood (due to jaundice). This pigment, released with urine, colors it a pronounced brown color. With obstructive jaundice, due to obstruction of the outflow, bile enters the blood and then into the urine. Urine darkens and sometimes turns green. With parenchymal jaundice, bilirubin comes out of the destroyed liver cells, and the urine becomes dark brown.

In rare cases, a child may have completely black urine. This is a sign of alkaptonuria.

The pathology is inherited and is congenital. As a rule, other symptoms are also observed with black urine: pigment spots on the skin, weakening of the musculoskeletal system, numerous kidney stones and almost instantaneous darkening of the urine when it interacts with air.

If the urine turns black, you should suspect melanosarcoma. With this pathology, the pigment melanin is released into the urine. You need to see a doctor immediately, as the disease is life-threatening.

Treatment recommendations

If we are talking about dark urine, the cause of which is violations in the drinking regime, it is necessary to ensure that the child drinks enough water during the day, regardless of his level of physical activity. At the same time, parents should also control how much liquid he secretes.

It is recommended to exclude foods and drinks with artificial colors from the diet, because they not only affect the color of urinary sediment, but are also not very beneficial for the body.

Treatment of inflammatory processes in the bladder or kidneys comes down to the prescription of antibacterial agents that are active against the infectious agent.

A change in the color of urine in a child of any age requires a mandatory visit to the doctor and a number of diagnostic procedures.

Viral hepatitis can be treated with antiviral drugs and hepatoprotectors that improve the functioning of liver cells.

Stones in the gall bladder and in the organs of the urinary system are dissolved by prescribing special medications and diet. If therapy is ineffective, then the issue of surgical intervention is decided.

After determining the cause of dark urine, the doctor will recommend treatment depending on the identified health problems. If it has become darker due to dehydration, efforts must be made to normalize the water balance in the body.

If hepatitis is detected, the baby is prescribed a special diet, enzymes, hepatoprotectors and other medications. If the cause of the dark color is kidney disease, antibiotics, diuretics and other medications are prescribed depending on the disease.

Darkening of urine occurs for various reasons. Therefore, treatment will be different in each case. It all depends on the root cause of this phenomenon. Often, the fight against urine modification is carried out using the following methods:

Drinking enough liquid. When the water balance is disturbed, urine changes. To avoid this, parents should establish a drinking regime. The child should drink enough fluids, regardless of physical activity.
Review your diet. It is necessary to exclude from the diet foods and drinks that contain artificial colors. They can not only change the color of urine, but also negatively affect the general condition of the body.
Use of antibiotics. If an inflammatory process in the bladder or kidneys is diagnosed, the patient is prescribed a course of antibiotics.
Hepatoprotectors and antiviral drugs. This therapy is prescribed for viral hepatitis. This will significantly improve the functioning of liver cells.
Diet and special medications. Often used in the presence of stones in the urinary system. As a result of therapy, they are dissolved and removed from the body. If treatment does not give a positive result, then surgery is recommended.

In any case, before taking any action, you should consult your doctor. Only after examination can effective treatment be prescribed.

Depends on the diagnosis. If the cause is dehydration, then all efforts are directed toward restoring water balance. Kidney diseases are treated with diuretics and antibiotics. For hepatitis, it is important to correct nutrition, drugs that restore liver cells and special antiviral therapy.

Possible causes of bright yellow urine color

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Do not be alarmed if you notice a change in the color of your urine; most cases of this state of affairs are the result of harmless physiological processes:

eating special foods that can “color” urine. Today there are few completely natural products left. Manufacturers add many different dyes and preservatives that can affect the color of human urine. This category includes brightly colored carbonated drinks, carrots, and various sweets. In this case, there is no need to worry; doctors recommend that you stop using this product in the future;
dehydration. It is a fairly common cause of bright yellow urine. The process leads to active reabsorption of water, the concentration of urine increases, and against the background of this process the liquid itself acquires a rich yellow tint. The causes of dehydration are not only a lack of water or hot weather, the pathology is observed against the background of intestinal infections, a number of other diseases, intense exercise, severe toxicosis during pregnancy;
taking special medications or vitamins. Most active components of medicinal products are not completely absorbed and are excreted in the urine, which can affect its color. These drugs include vitamins B, A, C, and nitrofuran. After the body is completely cleansed of the components of the medicine, the urine will again become its usual color.

Urine of a rich yellow color is found in patients with serious pathologies:

urolithiasis disease. The formation of salts in the patient's urinary system leads to the formation of sand, then its elements stick together, forming kidney stones of various sizes. Salts gradually absorb liquid, which affects the concentration of urine, including its color;
gestosis. It is a serious complication in pregnant women in the later stages of pregnancy. The complication is accompanied by constant high blood pressure, swelling of the limbs, face, and proteinuria. In such a situation, dehydration leads to a change in the patient’s usual urine color;
liver diseases. Urobilin in increased quantities (observed when there is a malfunction of the liver) contributes to the coloration of the patient’s urine in a bright yellow color;
genetic or individual characteristics of metabolism in the patient’s body. Increased formation of salts leads to constant coloration of urine in a rich yellow shade. In the future, the pathology contributes to the formation of sand and stones, which can cause the development of nephrolithiasis. Be vigilant, take good care of your health, and if you constantly have nonspecific urine color, visit a specialist.

Change in urine color during pregnancy

Urine during this period is the main indicator of the condition of the mother and unborn baby. A urine test is indicated at every visit to the doctor to clearly monitor its composition and color. The bright yellow color of urine in pregnant women is not always a sign of any disease. Many women are prescribed multivitamin complexes that can change the color of urine; taste preferences play an important role.

During pregnancy, the female body takes on the entire burden and is responsible for the viability of the fetus. Continuous operation of the excretory system can lead to its overload and urine coloration in a non-specific shade. Do not panic when a pathology is detected, but you cannot ignore the symptom either. Consult a doctor, the doctor will identify the root cause of the pathological condition and, if necessary, prescribe treatment.

When to control urine color

Firstly, it can be dark even in normal health, depending on what was eaten or drunk. The acidity and concentration of substances in the body affects both the color of urine and the smell (especially in the morning). And it’s not always worth sounding the alarm about this; perhaps the baby simply slept for a long time and did not urinate, or drank a lot of juice or ate something. The most important thing is to pay attention to the color of urine when a child:

temperature.
allergy.
reddened skin.
he constantly screams and cries.
urinates too often.
black cal.
increased sweating.
cold (it can develop into pneumonia).
if there are pathologies, both during gestation and after birth.

When to see a doctor

If a change in the color of urine is accompanied by other manifestations, we may be talking about serious diseases that require mandatory medical intervention:

Severe lower back pain, painful urination, swelling and fever are obvious symptoms of renal pathology.
Diarrhea or vomiting, dehydration are typical for acute intestinal infections.
Difficulty urinating, pain in the testicles is a dangerous condition that requires urgent action.

Changes in urine color cannot be ignored. If it is caused by a lack of fluid or the consumption of certain foods, when the diet and drinking regime are corrected, the situation returns to normal. When the urine remains dark for several days and is accompanied by pain, immediate help from a urologist or nephrologist is required. The doctor will conduct the necessary diagnostics and examination, and, if necessary, prescribe treatment. Typically, dark-colored urine in women and men is due to pathological reasons - kidney or genital disease. Therefore, therapy is aimed at eliminating these factors.

In case of kidney pathology, it is necessary to take long-acting medications and follow a diet. Therapy for diseases affecting female or male genital organs depends on the type of pathology. The best way to normalize the color of urine is to drink plenty of fluid. In addition, it is important to maintain hygiene. Regardless of the reasons that caused the deviation, you need to visit a doctor who will help maintain your health.