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What Causes Yellowish Eyes And Dark Urine?
Question: Yes my urine's been really dark, and i think my skin and eye's are kinda yellowish.
Brief Answer:
Please, seek medical consultation!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry t hear about these yellowish eyes and the dark urine. These symptoms together are concerning for a possible obstructive jaundice. This occurs when bilirubin is unable to flow into the intestines freely. As a result, it overspills into urine(causing urine to be dark/yellowish) or deposited under the skin. With the color of bilirubin being yellowish, this explains the symptoms observed.
I will suggest that you get evaluate. A fully medical examination followed by a laboratory assessment at minimum of bilirubin levels in blood and urine. These initial tests would shed more light on this and guide further investigations for diagnosis and treatment. I will suggest that you start with your primary care physician and referrals would be made as the case warrants. Drinking a lot of water alleviates the symptoms but, would not be able to treat the underlying cause.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Please, seek medical consultation!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry t hear about these yellowish eyes and the dark urine. These symptoms together are concerning for a possible obstructive jaundice. This occurs when bilirubin is unable to flow into the intestines freely. As a result, it overspills into urine(causing urine to be dark/yellowish) or deposited under the skin. With the color of bilirubin being yellowish, this explains the symptoms observed.
I will suggest that you get evaluate. A fully medical examination followed by a laboratory assessment at minimum of bilirubin levels in blood and urine. These initial tests would shed more light on this and guide further investigations for diagnosis and treatment. I will suggest that you start with your primary care physician and referrals would be made as the case warrants. Drinking a lot of water alleviates the symptoms but, would not be able to treat the underlying cause.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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