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Urine turns black on standing. do i have alkaptonuria? i dont have any other symptom apart from urine turning black and i am 26 years old
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See below: Even if you have alkaptonuria, it is not a dangerous issue. You can help yourself by taking vitamin C. You may visit this site for more info: https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001200.htm Wish you good health.
Answered 1/22/2019
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