10 Hepatitis B Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #5: Dark Urine and Pale Stools
Normal urine is usually straw-colored while stools are shades of brown. In a hepatitis B infection, the urine may become dark and stools may become pale or light-colored. Once the liver is no longer functioning properly, the buildup of bilirubin is excreted through the urine instead of the stool, making the urine dark.
The color of the stools is from bile salts that are released by the liver. The treatment can involve medication, surgery, or supportive treatment, depending on the underlying cause.
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