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I am urinating in straw yellow for more than 5 years..is any roblem?while i am in a a.c room or drink too much of water it will apears white...

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Clear urine is good: Clear urine is a sign of good hydration. If your urine is slightly straw yellow, this may mean you need to drink lore water. In general, you should drink enough water to keep your urine relatively clear.

Answered 3/21/2014

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