I am receiving radiotherapy for prostate cancer and in the last week I have noticed that my urine has changed colour from clear to a sort of dark golden colour. Is this normal?
Hello and thanks for your enquiry,
Unless urine is cloudy, blood tinged or smelly, or you have pain passing urine, then colour changes can happen based on what you eat and drink.
Dark yellow urine can indicate a degree of dehydration. Do aim to drink more during treatment. Aim for at least 2 litres of fluid intake in 24 hours.
In hot weather, then do drink more to allow for any sweating.
If you are concerned, then let your hospital team know, or your GP.
I hope that this helps,
Kind regards,
Vanda
Thank you Vanda. First thing in the morning it is a dark orangey colour but as the day goes on it looks more like a fleurescent yellow
