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my urine is no longer yellow...it is perfectly clear, just like plain water. What is causing this and should i be worried? 3 doctors have brushed it off as "not a problem" and "I'm drinking too much water". But I tend to drink very little water; and that has not changed.
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Hello. Thank you for writing.
As you know, Methemoglobinemia is a rare blood disorder. It occurs when your blood has too much methemoglobin, a type of hemoglobin that carries oxygen but doesn’t deliver it to your cells.
Normal, healthy urine can be a very pale, straw-like, yellow, a "baby" yellow, or a slightly darker yellow, the different shades simply point to different levels of hydration, with people whose urine color is slightly darker receiving a message that they could really do with some extra water soon. A dark amber color is already a cause for concern, as it shows that you are dehydrated. Clear urine can also be a side effect of diuretic medication, which causes patients to have to go to the bathroom (much) more frequently.
Speak to your doctor again. Tell him or her that you don't drink a lot of water and are concerned with the color of your urine or lack thereof.
Helena
October 13, 2017 - 5:07pmThis Comment