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7. Dark, Solid Matter in Urine

This is most likely to occur after a procedure called lithotripsy, where a doctor uses ultrasound shock waves to break up stones lodged in the tract between the kidney and the bladder and ureters. Such treatment sometimes requires a stent into the kidney to keep urine flowing until these pieces have exited.

Decoding Urine Colors: A Comprehensive Guide

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