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Overview of Dark Colored Urine

Healthy urine should be a light yellow color similar to straw, so dark colored urine appears, it’s an indication that something is off in your body. Dark colored urine may be a sign of an underlying condition such as hepatitis B, or something less serious such as dehydration.

When experiencing dark colored urine, pay attention to what other symptoms are present. Some symptoms of hepatitis B, in addition to dark colored urine, may include jaundice, headache, fever, and/or abdominal pain.

Possible Causes of Dark Colored Urine

Dark colored urine could be a symptom of the following conditions:

  • Hepatitis, a liver disease. The following stains of hepatitis can cause dark colored urine:
    • Hepatitis A
    • Hepatitis B
    • Hepatitis C
  • Cirrhosis, a complication of hepatitis B and other strains
  • Gallstones
  • Bladder or kidney infections
  • Dehydration
  • Certain vitamins or foods

Diagnosing Dark Colored Urine

STD testing can help diagnose dark colored urine. Hepatitis B and other strains of the virus can be transmitted through bodily fluids via sexual contact. STD testing and hepatitis B testing is available at local, FDA-approved labs nationwide. Hepatitis B test results are available within a few short days.

Even if you do not think you are at risk for hepatitis B from a sexual exposure, be aware this virus can be transmitted through other means such as sharing needles, sharing toiletries such as toothbrushes or razors, body piercings, and tattoos.

If you hepatitis B test result is negative, talk to your doctor about other possible causes of dark colored urine.

Treating Dark Colored Urine

If STD testing reveals the cause of dark colored urine to be hepatitis B, treatment depends on whether the infection is acute or chronic. Acute hepatitis B generally does not require medication. Chronic hepatitis B requires antiviral medication to slow the replication of the virus. Advanced cases may require a liver transplant.

Other illnesses that cause dark colored urine, such as kidney disease or gallstones, require a doctor’s care. Some conditions, such as eating certain foods or taking vitamins, may be harmless.

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