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What Causes Dark And Foul Smelling Urine?

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Posted on Mon, 10 Aug 2015
Question: what can be wrong if your urine is dark and has a bad oder
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Answered by Dr. Polash Sannigrahi (36 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Kindly provide few details

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,

Thanks for your query.

Regarding the symptoms as mentioned in your post, kindly let us know about the following:
1. By dark, do you mean dark yellow OR is your urine brown/ red in colour?
2. How did the symptoms start? Since how many days you are experiencing this?
3. Is there any recent illness or Urinary tract infection?
4. Recent or prolonged intake of any medication?
5. Have you consulted any Doctor? Any tests/ laboratory investigations carried out? If yes, then please attach the concerned reports along with your post.
6. Is there a significant past history of systemic disease like Diabetes, Hypertension, Kidney problems, Thyroid disorder, etc. ?
7. Any recent history of Stress, improper nutrition, dehydration & lack of sleep?
8. Habit of smoking or alcohol consumption?
9. Any other associated symptoms like fever, backache, burning sensation while passing urine, yellowish discolouration of eyes, etc.?

A knowledge of the above mentioned facts will be helpful to make a better diagnosis and formulate an appropriate management plan.

Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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Dr. Polash Sannigrahi

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What Causes Dark And Foul Smelling Urine?

Brief Answer: Kindly provide few details Detailed Answer: Dear XXXX, Thanks for your query. Regarding the symptoms as mentioned in your post, kindly let us know about the following: 1. By dark, do you mean dark yellow OR is your urine brown/ red in colour? 2. How did the symptoms start? Since how many days you are experiencing this? 3. Is there any recent illness or Urinary tract infection? 4. Recent or prolonged intake of any medication? 5. Have you consulted any Doctor? Any tests/ laboratory investigations carried out? If yes, then please attach the concerned reports along with your post. 6. Is there a significant past history of systemic disease like Diabetes, Hypertension, Kidney problems, Thyroid disorder, etc. ? 7. Any recent history of Stress, improper nutrition, dehydration & lack of sleep? 8. Habit of smoking or alcohol consumption? 9. Any other associated symptoms like fever, backache, burning sensation while passing urine, yellowish discolouration of eyes, etc.? A knowledge of the above mentioned facts will be helpful to make a better diagnosis and formulate an appropriate management plan. Wishing you a good health. Take care.