My urine is brown/dark orange

StageLeft

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If you are drinking a lot of fluids and it's still doing this then you are probably dying.
 

BigToque

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You are probably quite dehydrated. Drink lots of water.

If it continues after a while, you should see a doctor.
 

JDub02

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Originally posted by: arcenite
My urine turns a nuclear yellow when I take certain vitamins, is this bad?

mine does the same .. i think it's pretty cool. :)

*takes more vitamins
 

Aimster

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im not thirsty! Ive been drinking water like crazy last night.. all that did was turn the color into a light orange (like an Orange you eat).
 
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Possible causes of symptom: Orange urine: The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Orange urine as a symptom. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

* Certain foods or drinks
o Beets - turn urine reddish
o Borscht (beet soup) - turn urine reddish
o Blackberries - may lead to red urine
o Rhubarb - can cause orange urine
o Senna - can lead to orange urine
* Blood in urine - see causes of blood in urine
* Dehydration - causes darker urine or even a gold-color urine
* Bile in urine - causes a tea-like or mahogany color.
* Jaundice - causes bile in urine
* See also causes of red urine, dark urine, or urine color changes

Medications or substances causing Orange urine: The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Orange urine as a symptom. This list is incomplete and various other drugs or substances may cause your symptoms. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

* Certain laxatives - may turn urine red color
* Phenolphthaleine - may turn urine red color
* Beta-carotene supplements - may make urine yellow or orangish
* Rifampin - makes urine orange color.
* Urised - can cause green urine
* Vitamin B supplementns - can cause orange urine
* Pyridium - can cause orange urine
 

Aimster

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I haven't had anything different to eat and I'm not on any medications.

All i've done is hit the gym and i'm sore.

Im drinking as much water now as possible and having jello (which is water).