dark yellow/orange urine with strong odor, like burned hair

Alcohol causes dehydration.

If his urine is unusually dark in color, he is probably dehydrated.

He can avoid becoming dehydrated by drinking plenty of water. It is recommended that he should drink 1 to 2 liters (6 to 8 glasses) of water every day. As well as water, the FSA recommend the following drinks:

    * low fat milk,
    * diluted fruit juice, and
    * diluted fruit squash.

To treat dehydration, he has to re-hydrate the body by drinking plenty of fluid.

If he is dehydrated, he will have lost sugar, salts and minerals, as well as water. He should therefore drink a re-hydration solution that contains all the essential ingredients that he needs to re-establish the right balance of body fluids. There are several different re-hydration products available. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Drinking too much plain water when you are dehydrated can make the problem worse because it can further dilute the minerals, salts and sugars in your body. A sweet drink, such as cola, can be useful for replacing lost sugar, and a salty snack can help replace lost salt.

Urine analysis testing can also be used to indicate the extent of dehydration.

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