Complaint of dark urine raises concern for bilirubinuria

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The complaint of dark urine raises concern for bilirubinuria, which could indicate liver pathology (such as hepatitis or biliary obstruction) or hemolysis. These conditions could also contribute to fatigue. Further evaluation with liver function tests, a hemolysis panel, and urinalysis is warranted.

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