Dark urine
An abnormal dark color of the urine.
What is Dark urine?
Dark urine is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Dark urine that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Dark urine
The following conditions have been associated with Dark urine. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Acute intermittent porphyria
Acute intermittent porphyria is the most frequent and the most severe form of the acute hepatic porphyrias. It is charac...
Dehydration
Loss of body fluids that can cause thirst, dark urine, dry mouth, dizziness, and in severe cases confusion and low blood...
Gallstones
Hardened deposits of digestive fluid that form in the gallbladder and can block the bile duct, causing severe upper abdo...
Genetic recurrent myoglobinuria
Genetic recurrent myoglobinuria is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Glycogen storage disease due to muscle glycogen phosphorylase deficiency
Glycogen storage disease due to muscle glycogen phosphorylase deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated w...
Hepatitis
Inflammation of the liver, which can be caused by viruses (A, B, C), alcohol, medications, or autoimmune disease.
Hepatitis B
A viral liver infection that can be acute or chronic, transmitted through blood and bodily fluids.
Hepatitis C
A viral infection of the liver that can become chronic and cause liver damage over years. Often silent in early stages.
Hereditary coproporphyria
Hereditary coproporphyria is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Jaundice
Yellowing of the skin and eyes caused by elevated bilirubin, which can indicate liver, bile duct, or blood disorders.
Mirizzi syndrome
Mirizzi syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Pancreatic Cancer
Cancer of the pancreas, which often has subtle early symptoms including jaundice, abdominal pain, and weight loss.
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Dark urine is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.