What Causes Dark Brown Urine?

Posted on Mon, 16 Apr 2018

Question: Suddenly,Thursday,my urine went color of used motor oil (almost black)despite much more water
has persisted to today (SAT).NO pain,soreness,dicomfort,nausea,etc.Feel great! What now ?Can't
see my DR 'til Mon.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Esmeralda Sera (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Urine exams

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking

They are some causes for your situation

1-Medical conditions. Some liver and kidney disorders and some urinary tract infections can turn urine dark brown.
2- Medication
3-Food
4-Extreme body exercises etc

I will suggest you 1-urinalysis 2-Blood count

Feel free to ask further questions

Best regards

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