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Does dark-colored urine from something like liver disease stay dark even when really hydrated?

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Yes: Bilirubin in the urine makes it dark. It will generally stay dark no matter how hydrated your are.

Dr Seibert and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/9/2016

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