Question 1

my urine has been a dark orange but i am hydrated. i do eat shrimp, asparagus, protein in general quite often. what are some of the causes of dark urine aside from dehydration?

Accepted Answer

: certain medicines, vitamins,  and food can do that. Best is to get a basic urine exam to rule out any pathology

Question 2

i was wondering is dark urine only a sign of dehydration?

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It is one cause: It can also be a sign that other issues are involved, like kidney disease or damage, liver disease, etc. It all depends on what is found in the urine.

Question 3

what do you suggest if i have dark urine, dehydration, and liver issues?

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See your doctor.: Dehydration is resolved with consumption of fluids, especially water.  Liver issues are treated with your doctor.  Your doctor might consult you to a gastroenterologist.  If you are unable to drink fluids, see your doctor.  Dark urine may result from dehydration.

Question 4

what can mimic the signs of a uti besides dehydration? no burning or stinging, just dark urine sometimes & weird odor always (i'm extremely hydrated)

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Typical signs of UTI: Are burning, pain with urination, hesitancy. Urine can be cloudy or blood-tinged but not dark. Unless dark urine is new or all the time it is not typically concerning.

Question 5

dark urine no smell in am/hrs of no peeing/water gets lighter w/ water,could be bile duct/liver/kidney prob.or just dehydration daily usually ?

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Normal: Likely daily normal variation. If you have otherwise symptoms please mention them to your doctor. A urine sample with microscopic should answer your question.

Question 6

can you have really dark urine just from being only a little dehydrated?

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Eye of the beholder: Really dark from little dehydrated is all relative as you may notice. But practically if you play whatever sport match and forgot to bring your water and, to start with, you were not well hydrated you will have really dark urine.

Question 7

dark urine even after drinking plenty of water. dehydrated?

Accepted Answer

Yes, or kidney prob.: Yes, it could be dehydration, but dark urine in the presence of drinking plenty of water could be a sign of kidney dysfunction.  If it persists, see your doctor asap.

Question 8

i have strong smelling,  cloudy, dark urine. i am retaining fluids in my lower extremities although i drink plenty of water, not dehydrated.  problem?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Lots of things can make urine smell, but a history of dark urine with fluid retention (edema) raises significant concern for serious kidney problems. Anyone with symptoms like this should have blood and urine testing, and a good history taken, to help figure out if there's a serious problem. Dark urine can contain blood, and protein loss with kidney damage can cause the swelling.

Question 9

is dark urine only a sign of dehydrated kidneys or could it be a sign of liver toxicity? have been taking more muscle relaxers than usual & worried.

Accepted Answer

Likely from: Dehydration or medication and not from liver toxicity - which is uncommon and will present with nausea, vomiting, jaundice, fatigue etc. Drink lots of water and follow up with ur dr. Take care and god bless u!  http://m.Healthline.Com/symptom/dark-urine.

Question 10

when a persons urine is dark enough to be orange is this dehydration?

Accepted Answer

Dark urine: Urine which is orange/dark yellow is usually indicative of decreased water intake. However, urine which is red/black is alarming and you should see your physician. Try hydrating and see if urine clears up.

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My urine has been a dark orange but i am hydrated. i do eat shrimp, asparagus, protein in general quite often. what are some of the causes of dark urine aside from dehydration?

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I was wondering is dark urine only a sign of dehydration?

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What do you suggest if i have dark urine, dehydration, and liver issues?

A member asked:

What can mimic the signs of a uti besides dehydration? no burning or stinging, just dark urine sometimes & weird odor always (i'm extremely hydrated)

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Dark urine no smell in am/hrs of no peeing/water gets lighter w/ water,could be bile duct/liver/kidney prob.or just dehydration daily usually ?

A member asked:

Can you have really dark urine just from being only a little dehydrated?

A member asked:

Dark urine even after drinking plenty of water. dehydrated?

A member asked:

I have strong smelling, cloudy, dark urine. i am retaining fluids in my lower extremities although i drink plenty of water, not dehydrated. problem?

A member asked:

Is dark urine only a sign of dehydrated kidneys or could it be a sign of liver toxicity? have been taking more muscle relaxers than usual & worried.

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When a persons urine is dark enough to be orange is this dehydration?

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