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Please explain what it means (medically) that my urine is dark yellow in color?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It usually means: That you need to drink more water. Your kidneys are working fine but your urine should be light and straw colored if you have been drinking enough water. Fluids with caffeine don't count because they dehydrate you. You should have 8 full glasses of water a day!

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Answered 11/28/2017

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