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What Causes Dark Urine Despite Sufficient Water Intake?

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Posted on Mon, 11 Jul 2016
Question: I NOTICED TODAY THAT MY URINE WAS DARK. I INCREASED MY WATER INTAKE AND IT WAS STILL DARK. THERE MAY BE BLOOD IN MY URINE. MY SHORTS MAY HAVE A PINK TWINGE.
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (53 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
a urinalysis is required

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

a urinalysis would clarify the true nature of your problem. Whether it's blood or too much bilirubin in the urine, the urinalysis will detect it. Did you have any symptoms?
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Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis

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What Causes Dark Urine Despite Sufficient Water Intake?

Brief Answer: a urinalysis is required Detailed Answer: Hello, a urinalysis would clarify the true nature of your problem. Whether it's blood or too much bilirubin in the urine, the urinalysis will detect it. Did you have any symptoms?