Your urine report can tell a lot about your Liver!
Have you noticed a change in the colour of your urine? Do you know it varies according to body functioning and metabolism? Let’s understand how!
The body makes bilirubin and iron when red blood cells break down. The iron enters circulation again, but the yellow/orange-colored bilirubin must be removed from the body because it is toxic. Your liver uses bilirubin to make bile, a fluid that helps you digest food.
A healthy liver removes most of the bilirubin from your body. But if there is a problem with your liver, bilirubin can build up in your blood and get into your urine. Normally, urine doesn't have any bilirubin. If there is bilirubin n your urine, it may be an early sign of a liver condition.
The body makes bilirubin and iron when red blood cells break down. The iron enters circulation again, but the yellow/orange-colored bilirubin must be removed from the body because it is toxic. Your liver uses bilirubin to make bile, a fluid that helps you digest food.
A healthy liver removes most of the bilirubin from your body. But if there is a problem with your liver, bilirubin can build up in your blood and get into your urine. Normally, urine doesn't have any bilirubin. If there is bilirubin n your urine, it may be an early sign of a liver condition.
Instances in which the bilirubin level may elevate
There are a variety of instances in which the bilirubin level may be elevated:
- In liver failure, patients get a yellow glow(jaundice) from bilirubin buildup in their bodies.
- In anemia, some patients experience the rapid destruction of red blood cells and become jaundiced when their bodies cannot keep up with this breakdown.
- Blockage of bile ducts: The bilirubin cannot be excreted through bile into the small intestine and has increased numbers because of this physical obstruction.
You can monitor ketone presence in urine and such health parameters from the comfort of your home! The urine dipstick offered by Neodocs Wellness Kit can help assess Bilirubin presence and levels. You can get quick and accurate results by uploading the dipstick picture on Neodocs App.
Health Tips For High Bilirubin
The high bilirubin in urine can only be eliminated and reduced when the cause that has caused its appearance is identified. However, it is advisable to follow the health tips that we recommend below:
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