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For almost a week my urine has been very orange even when well hydrated. No pain associated with urination. I am presently out of town so couldn t see my doc. Now that it has continued I am getting worried. What are the most likely causes? Oh and I was taking a turmeric capsule for several months so I quit with that as soon as I noticed the color change.
Hello and welcome to HCM, Orange colored urine is seen in various conditions like intake of certain drugs like rifampicin, vitamin B12 and intake of certain food items containing carotene like beet root. As you have mentioned that you have been taking turmeric capsules, it may be the cause of orange colored urine. In case, you have been taking the above mentioned drugs or food items then the urine discoloration will disappear as soon as these drugs and food items are stopped.
Thanks and take care Dr Shailja Puri
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What Causes Dark Orange Color In Urine?
Hello and welcome to HCM, Orange colored urine is seen in various conditions like intake of certain drugs like rifampicin, vitamin B12 and intake of certain food items containing carotene like beet root. As you have mentioned that you have been taking turmeric capsules, it may be the cause of orange colored urine. In case, you have been taking the above mentioned drugs or food items then the urine discoloration will disappear as soon as these drugs and food items are stopped. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja Puri