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Why would it be that my urine is dark colored and have an odor?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Med eval: Please seek medical evaluation. Urine should not be malodorous. You may have an infection or other urologic condition.

Answered 11/24/2013

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