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Urine Dark Color, Not Taking Vitamins, Itchy Skin, Have Dehydration. What Is Wrong?

I keep drinking lots of water however it seems to go right through me and then my urine goes back to a darker color soon afterwards. I m not taking any vitamins so it can t be from that. I also have been experiencing somewhat itchy skin ( I think it is from dry skin since it significantly lessens when I put lotion on ) and I thought it might have to do with the dehydration . Do you have any idea what it could be?
Tue, 22 Jan 2013
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Hello and welcome,

Thanks for your query.

From your description, we cannot say much. But what I feel would help us greatly is a minor blood test, to check the functioning of your liver. Request for a liver profile test, which would include your bilirubin levels.

I only ask for this as a change in the urine color and itchy skin could be due to a liver abnormality. Nothing to worry about, but a doctor's always prefer ruling out the obvious first.

This could be followed up by a consultation with a Physician, who can direct you in the proper direction. And guide you through your treatment.

As you have provided a brief description, I could only suggest this much for the time being. But you can write back to us anytime for any further clarifications.

Best wishes.
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Urine Dark Color, Not Taking Vitamins, Itchy Skin, Have Dehydration. What Is Wrong?

Hello and welcome, Thanks for your query. From your description, we cannot say much. But what I feel would help us greatly is a minor blood test, to check the functioning of your liver. Request for a liver profile test, which would include your bilirubin levels. I only ask for this as a change in the urine color and itchy skin could be due to a liver abnormality. Nothing to worry about, but a doctor s always prefer ruling out the obvious first. This could be followed up by a consultation with a Physician, who can direct you in the proper direction. And guide you through your treatment. As you have provided a brief description, I could only suggest this much for the time being. But you can write back to us anytime for any further clarifications. Best wishes.