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A member asked:

I drink a lot of water about a gallon a day but my urine k dark yellow and almost looks oily. what could it be?

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Dark urine: Some of the reasons that can cause the urine to be darker are increased bilirubin in your body, or the presence of blood( hemoglobinuria, myoglobinuria). and this can happen due to liver, kidney or muscle disease. Usually this is not normal if it has been happening for sometime, you should visit your physician for proper analysis

Dr Veres and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 1/25/2018

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