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High Colored Urine

High-colored or dark urine results when the amount of water is less compared to the waste excreted in the urine. Dark urine is seen in dehydration, hemolytic anemia, urinary tract infections, hepatitis C, and while taking medicines like Rifampin, Warfarin, Chlorpromazine, Thioridazine, Amitriptyline, and Metronidazole.

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Does myoglobinuria affect the kidneys?

Query: Hi doctor, High abdomen exercise resulted back and thigh stiffness and pain. For pain, I had heat application, but no medicines. It was bearable. I ate five to six mangoes at night. My urine and other things were normal. The next day, I had Diclofenac in the morning as muscles were more stiff at th...  Read Full »


Dr. Vivekanandan Govindasamy

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not worry, nothing will happen to your kidneys. All you need to do is just check your creatinine and urine deposits. Even if there is myoglobinuria (muscle destruction result in the presence of myoglobin in urine), it usually settles with adequate hydration and avoid...  Read Full »

Why do I have dark urine and burning sensation?

Query: Hi doctor, Every month I am getting some burning sensation and my urine is very dark that time. Also, I get body ache and slight fever. Now from yesterday I am having the same problem. I assumed it as when my water intake is reduced I get this problem and started drinking more water. Is this the rea...  Read Full »


Dr. Vivekanandan Govindasamy

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Whenever you do not take enough water or when you eat meat, your urine becomes concentrated. That is the reason for the dark color of urine and the burning sensation. If it is due to a urinary tract infection, it will be persistent and become worse with the passage of ...  Read Full »

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