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The colour of my urine is too dark yellow..is this an indication of any health problem..please help?

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Dr. Alvin Stein answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Dehydration or meds: Urine gets darker when it is more concentrated or when some meds com out with the urine. Drink more water until the urine is only pale yellow in color . That way you know you are not dehydrated.

Dr Rosenfeld agreed

Answered 5/23/2013

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