Does Dark Urine Indicate Damaged In My Kidney?

Posted on Sat, 14 Feb 2015

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Question : my urine is very dark but not smelly I had a fall in my bedroom night before last I fell against my chest of draws and the knob handle dug into my back the left side that's a bit sore and I have pain in my lower back and some times goes down my leg, I am not concerned about the lower back pain feels like sciatica but this dark urine concerns me could I have damaged my kidney it was a hard bang

Answered by Dr. Albana Sejdini (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
possibly, urine analysis & abdominal ultrasound

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I am sorry for the situation you are in.

From what you are describing, it seems that your kidney might have been damaged due to trauma.

However, if I was your caring doctor would advise to run urine analysis and abdominal ultrasound for further evaluation.

To my opinion, this is temporary and will.be settled in a few days.

I advise to increase fluids intake especially water.

Hope it was of help!
Dr.Albana

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