I've had very dark colored smelly urine for a long while now. I drink plenty of water at least 12 glasses a day. Shouldn't that dilute the urine? My urine is so concentrated. I'm guessing it's probably a uti or possibly a kidney infection; but I don't have the usual symptoms. Such as pain and burning, frequancy or anything like that. Mines just like a very dark amber color. I was just wondering if anyone else has this? Oh btw i"m seeing the doctor on monday. Thanks for all your answers in advance.
2007-01-27 16:32:10 · 9 answers · asked by sarah s 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Oh the only meds i'm on is synthroid for thryroid. and i usually only drink water, no coffee or tea or anything like that. Thanks.
2007-01-27 16:34:41 · update #1
I don't eat anything differant that would change my urine color. Also i drink alot of water to flush my system im really never thirsty lol.
2007-01-27 16:45:35 · update #2
I'm actually drinking cranberry juice right now, Wow that stuff is HARD to get down.
2007-01-27 16:55:43 · update #3
Meds can make your urine dark and smelly, gallbladder infection can do the same thing. I would especially bring this up to the doctor, with all the water you are drinking you should not have this problem. I have very dark and smelly urine at times, but I do take 5 meds and am inconsistent in my water, I also have large gallbladder stones ( catscan ) and the doctor is watching me for taking it out in the future if it gets worse ( painful ). I notice that when I consistently drink a lot of water my urine is golden most of the time. I guess it is time for me to get it togather with my water intake. Good Luck on your doctor visit.
2007-01-27 16:45:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amber Colored Urine
2016-10-01 00:18:33 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a problem, obviously. Instead of only drinking water, drink cranberry juice! Well, yea drink water too, but cranberry juice has all these fancy vitamins and minerals that are good for your immune sytem and clean out your system of illness n all that stuff. I'm one who is usually prone to illness and since I started drinking cranberry juice, I've been so much healthier. So yea.. try it! Hope everything works out.
2007-01-27 16:43:31 · answer #3 · answered by april&justin 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Actually, what you didn't tell us is what ELSE you are drinking or eating. Some foods can cause urine to smell funny, including: Coffee, Teriyaki Sauce, Soy Products, Wheat, etc.
There's probably nothing wrong at all. I'd bet you've started eating or drinking something new in the past week or so.
2007-01-27 16:40:16 · answer #4 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ok... I'm not sure what your asking if you already have an appt. with your pcp. If this is as you described, it is most likely a bad thing, however a urinalysis (you'll pee in a cup) will show very quickly if even the slightest thing is wrong. You mention you drink a lot... this is possibly diabetes, but don't get worked up. Sometimes these things just happen.
2007-01-27 16:42:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
DRINK SOME CRANBERRY JUICE AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS THAT CLEARS YOU OUT BETTER THAN WATER.
2007-01-27 16:40:20 · answer #6 · answered by ♥TEENYTINY♥ 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I hope you are not taking any statins, it could be rhabdomyolosis if you are on statins.
2007-01-27 18:50:48 · answer #7 · answered by Rachel T. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good luck! I dont know
2007-01-27 16:54:14 · answer #8 · answered by Lil lady 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
CALL YOUR DOCTOR ASAP!!!
I HOPE YOU GET WELL SOON!!!!
2007-01-27 16:39:11 · answer #9 · answered by green_clash_ramones 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋