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What does it mean when urine is darker?

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2014-11-26 01:26:43

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Dark urine usually indicates dehydration.

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If you have a pale yellow urine to a darker shade means that you are well hydrated to less hydrated when urine becomes concentrated.


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Why is urine darker during a hot day?

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