What you may notice
Symptoms can overlap with other conditions and vary between people.
- Urine darkening after standing
- Dark pigmentation
- Back or joint pain
- Kidney stones in some people
Understanding care
Clinical care may include metabolic evaluation and monitoring of joints, kidneys and other complications. A qualified clinician decides which investigations and options fit the individual situation.
When to seek help
Seek specialist review for new or progressive organ-related symptoms. Sudden severe pain, breathing difficulty, confusion or collapse requires urgent assessment.
For severe breathing difficulty, collapse, suspected stroke, or another emergency, call local emergency services immediately. In India, call 112.
Read the medical sources
These sources support the educational article and offer more detail.
Prepared from the linked sources. This summary has not had an independent clinician review. A qualified clinician can assess symptoms and explain which information applies to you.
