Question
My daughter is five and a half months old, and her urine is very yellow every time she urinates. Is this a disease? What effects might it have?
Answer
Yellow urine can be due to either physiological or pathological conditions. If it’s just a more concentrated urine, which is common in situations of excessive sweating or dehydration, there is usually no need to worry. It’s recommended to check for indicators such as bilirubin in the urine. If jaundice also appears on the skin, it’s necessary to check the liver function to ensure it’s normal. If the yellow urine is due to jaundice caused by hepatitis or other reasons, it’s important to determine the specific cause before deciding whether treatment is needed. At the same time, it’s suggested to maintain a light diet for the child.