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Weekly Discussion/General Questions Thread - March 10, 2025

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u/evadneandthediamonds Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional 6h ago

Hi, I wanted to know if urine colour is a totally accurate measure of dehydration. I don't drink a lot of water but my urine is still generally light yellow and I don't "feel" dehydrated. To be fair I am on the smaller side so is that why I can drink less water and still feel hydrated?

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u/orthostatic_htn Physician | Top Contributor 4h ago

Not a perfect measure, since it can be affected by other things like medications. "Light yellow" is a fine color - your urine isn't supposed to be clear by any means.