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Urine / Stool Assessment
Urine
Completely clear urine for a long period of time is not a good sign, because it may indicate the kidneys are under strain. It can happen when there is an excess of water over an extended period. There should be a little bit of color.
Light yellow urine is the normal and healthy state. It shows the body is functioning properly and clearing out toxins.
Dark yellow urine is common in the morning, but generally indicates not enough water intake.
Red urine means you should see a doctor, as it may indicate blood in the urine.
Foamy urine can appear in diabetes or when there are proteins in the urine.
Stool
Normal stool is brown, solid but not too hard, and should take up to about 3 minutes in the bathroom. Wiping the area should take about two to three wipes. A healthy stool may sink or float slightly. Normal frequency is about three times a day.
Very light stool (yellowish) may indicate high bilirubin levels or gluten intolerance. The body may not be absorbing fats well, which gives it a yellowish color.
Pellet-like stool (similar to goat droppings) means there is too little fluid in the body—you need to drink more.
Very hard stool also indicates not enough fluids. The stool may appear black if it stayed in the colon too long, or sometimes lightly coated in white because it began to accumulate calcium in the intestine before being expelled.
Floating stool is usually full of fat, indicating difficulty digesting fats.
Very heavy stool that sinks completely may suggest an issue breaking down proteins.
Red stool: Bright red indicates something happening at the end of the digestive tract. If the blood is not visible but appears in a test for occult blood, the stool will appear black because the blood has darkened.
