Top answers from doctors based on your search:
Dark specks in urine
A 55-year-old male asked:
A Verified Doctoranswered
39 years experience
Several...: Dehydration, infection, nephritis, ......urine exam yields the clue
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Yuanswered
Urology 28 years experience
Lots of things: Many things can change the appearance of urine--hydration status, blood, protein, some medications. If you are concerned then visit your doctor.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Hillanswered
Family Medicine 25 years experience
May be dehydration: Dehydration is most common cause although some foods (such as beets) can cause this. Try increasing your water intake and if it does not resolve you ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 47-year-old male asked:
Dr. Yash Khannaanswered
Family Medicine 59 years experience
Concentrated urine: It means you did not drink enough fluids and may be somewhat dehydrated and urine is concentrated.If it is only in the morning and not during the day.... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 61-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kashif Abdullahanswered
Internal Medicine 14 years experience
Multiple causes: Dark urine can be due to multiple causes Most of the time it is due to not drinking enough water.Other causes could be due to irregularities in the br... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Evan Altmananswered
Psychiatry 21 years experience
Yes: Flagyl (metronidazole) can cause a darkening of urine. This is generally a harmless effect when taking the medication.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Pamela Pappasanswered
Psychiatry 44 years experience
Dehydration: You may be somewhat dehydrated overnight, and your first morning's urine is more concentrated than later in the day. Possibly it clears up when you s... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 47-year-old female asked:
A Verified Doctoranswered
A US doctor answeredLearn more
Urine is denser than: plain water (essentially "heavier") and in theory could sink to the bottom of the toilet. Other factors including dehydration, crystals in urine, dis... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
1.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Pavel Conovalciucanswered
Family Medicine 25 years experience
Nothing vs. somethin: It may not mean anything wrong. Certain foods can produce odor in the urine such as asparagus. On the other hand, you may have infection in your urine... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. William Conneranswered
Family Medicine 27 years experience
You may be low: Dark urine is often the sign of dehydration or even blood in the urine. You should go see your friendly doctor for a simple urinalysis to better asce... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
People also searched for:
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
24/7 visits - just $44!
50% off with $19/month membership