This indicator depends on the amount of substances dissolved in the urine and the water drunk per day.
The relative density (or specific gravity) of the urine of a healthy person is 1003-1035 g / l.
An increase in density occurs with dehydration of the body, toxicosis, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, glomerulonephritis, etc., and a decrease occurs with heavy drinking, nephritis, and renal failure.