Color can reveal a lot about a patient's condition. For example, the color of urine, stool, sputum, and skin can all be indicators of underlying health issues.
- Urine: Normal urine is typically a pale yellow. Dark yellow or amber urine might indicate dehydration, while red or brown urine could suggest the presence of blood or liver issues. - Stool: Normal stool is brown due to the presence of bile. Black, tarry stools can indicate gastrointestinal bleeding, while white or clay-colored stools might suggest a bile duct obstruction. - Sputum: Clear or white sputum is generally normal, whereas yellow or green sputum can indicate infection. Rust-colored sputum could be a sign of pneumonia. - Skin: Skin color changes can indicate a variety of conditions. Cyanosis (bluish skin) can indicate hypoxia, while jaundice (yellow skin) suggests liver problems.
