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| name = Bilirubinuria | |||
| image = [[File:Bilirubin.svg|alt=Bilirubin structure|upright=1.2]] | |||
| caption = Chemical structure of [[bilirubin]] | |||
| field = [[Nephrology]], [[Hepatology]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Dark urine]], [[jaundice]] | |||
| complications = [[Kidney damage]], [[liver disease]] | |||
| onset = Varies depending on underlying cause | |||
| duration = Depends on treatment and underlying condition | |||
| causes = [[Liver dysfunction]], [[biliary obstruction]], [[hemolysis]] | |||
| risks = [[Liver disease]], [[gallstones]], [[hemolytic anemia]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Urinalysis]], [[blood test]] for bilirubin levels | |||
| differential = [[Hematuria]], [[myoglobinuria]] | |||
| prevention = Managing underlying liver conditions, avoiding hepatotoxic substances | |||
| treatment = Addressing the underlying cause, [[medication]] | |||
| prognosis = Depends on the underlying cause and treatment | |||
| frequency = Common in liver and biliary diseases | |||
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'''Bilirubinuria''' is a medical condition characterized by the presence of [[bilirubin]] in the [[urine]]. It is often an indication of liver disease such as [[hepatitis]] or [[liver cirrhosis]], or conditions that lead to excessive hemolysis, the breakdown of red blood cells. | '''Bilirubinuria''' is a medical condition characterized by the presence of [[bilirubin]] in the [[urine]]. It is often an indication of liver disease such as [[hepatitis]] or [[liver cirrhosis]], or conditions that lead to excessive hemolysis, the breakdown of red blood cells. | ||
==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
Bilirubinuria is typically caused by conditions that either increase the production of bilirubin or decrease the liver's ability to remove it from the body. These conditions include: | Bilirubinuria is typically caused by conditions that either increase the production of bilirubin or decrease the liver's ability to remove it from the body. These conditions include: | ||
* [[Hepatitis]]: An inflammation of the liver that can be caused by various factors, including viral infections and alcohol abuse. | * [[Hepatitis]]: An inflammation of the liver that can be caused by various factors, including viral infections and alcohol abuse. | ||
* [[Liver cirrhosis]]: A late stage of scarring (fibrosis) of the liver caused by many forms of liver diseases and conditions, such as hepatitis and chronic alcoholism. | * [[Liver cirrhosis]]: A late stage of scarring (fibrosis) of the liver caused by many forms of liver diseases and conditions, such as hepatitis and chronic alcoholism. | ||
* [[Hemolytic anemia]]: A condition in which red blood cells are destroyed and removed from the bloodstream before their normal lifespan is over. | * [[Hemolytic anemia]]: A condition in which red blood cells are destroyed and removed from the bloodstream before their normal lifespan is over. | ||
==Symptoms== | ==Symptoms== | ||
The primary symptom of bilirubinuria is dark or brown urine. Other symptoms may be related to the underlying cause of the bilirubinuria and can include: | The primary symptom of bilirubinuria is dark or brown urine. Other symptoms may be related to the underlying cause of the bilirubinuria and can include: | ||
* Yellowing of the skin and eyes ([[jaundice]]) | * Yellowing of the skin and eyes ([[jaundice]]) | ||
* Abdominal pain | * Abdominal pain | ||
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* Weight loss | * Weight loss | ||
* Fever | * Fever | ||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
Bilirubinuria is usually detected through a urine test. If bilirubin is found in the urine, further tests may be needed to determine the cause of the bilirubinuria. These tests can include blood tests, imaging tests, and in some cases, a liver biopsy. | Bilirubinuria is usually detected through a urine test. If bilirubin is found in the urine, further tests may be needed to determine the cause of the bilirubinuria. These tests can include blood tests, imaging tests, and in some cases, a liver biopsy. | ||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
Treatment for bilirubinuria typically involves treating the underlying cause of the condition. This can include medications, lifestyle changes, or in severe cases, surgery. | Treatment for bilirubinuria typically involves treating the underlying cause of the condition. This can include medications, lifestyle changes, or in severe cases, surgery. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Bilirubin]] | * [[Bilirubin]] | ||
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* [[Liver cirrhosis]] | * [[Liver cirrhosis]] | ||
* [[Hemolytic anemia]] | * [[Hemolytic anemia]] | ||
[[Category:Medical conditions]] | [[Category:Medical conditions]] | ||
[[Category:Urology]] | [[Category:Urology]] | ||
[[Category:Hepatology]] | [[Category:Hepatology]] | ||
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| Bilirubinuria | |
|---|---|
| |
| Synonyms | N/A |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Dark urine, jaundice |
| Complications | Kidney damage, liver disease |
| Onset | Varies depending on underlying cause |
| Duration | Depends on treatment and underlying condition |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Liver dysfunction, biliary obstruction, hemolysis |
| Risks | Liver disease, gallstones, hemolytic anemia |
| Diagnosis | Urinalysis, blood test for bilirubin levels |
| Differential diagnosis | Hematuria, myoglobinuria |
| Prevention | Managing underlying liver conditions, avoiding hepatotoxic substances |
| Treatment | Addressing the underlying cause, medication |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Depends on the underlying cause and treatment |
| Frequency | Common in liver and biliary diseases |
| Deaths | N/A |
Bilirubinuria is a medical condition characterized by the presence of bilirubin in the urine. It is often an indication of liver disease such as hepatitis or liver cirrhosis, or conditions that lead to excessive hemolysis, the breakdown of red blood cells.
Causes[edit]
Bilirubinuria is typically caused by conditions that either increase the production of bilirubin or decrease the liver's ability to remove it from the body. These conditions include:
- Hepatitis: An inflammation of the liver that can be caused by various factors, including viral infections and alcohol abuse.
- Liver cirrhosis: A late stage of scarring (fibrosis) of the liver caused by many forms of liver diseases and conditions, such as hepatitis and chronic alcoholism.
- Hemolytic anemia: A condition in which red blood cells are destroyed and removed from the bloodstream before their normal lifespan is over.
Symptoms[edit]
The primary symptom of bilirubinuria is dark or brown urine. Other symptoms may be related to the underlying cause of the bilirubinuria and can include:
- Yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice)
- Abdominal pain
- Fatigue
- Weight loss
- Fever
Diagnosis[edit]
Bilirubinuria is usually detected through a urine test. If bilirubin is found in the urine, further tests may be needed to determine the cause of the bilirubinuria. These tests can include blood tests, imaging tests, and in some cases, a liver biopsy.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for bilirubinuria typically involves treating the underlying cause of the condition. This can include medications, lifestyle changes, or in severe cases, surgery.
