1. Urinary water turns unusually brown or dark
One of the signs of liver damage is dark urine such as tea or amber, often accompanied by other symptoms such as jaundice, fatigue or discomfort in the abdomen.
The transition to dark yellow, amber, or brown is caused by bilirubin - a yellow pigment produced when red blood cells break down and are accumulating in the body. A healthy liver has the task of filtering bilirubin, but when this organ is inflamed or damaged, this function is impaired. The excess pigment will then be absorbed and excreted in the urine. This prolonged sign shows that the liver is no longer able to process waste effectively.
2. Urinary water has a strong smell
When the liver is less functional due to inflammation, cirrhosis, fatty liver, or abuse of stimulants/medicines, the ability to purify bilirubin and other substances is significantly reduced. As a result, these by-products overflow into the blood and are excreted through urine, causing changes in color or smell.
While normal urine only has a mild smell, unusual odor or strong smell shows that the body is accumulating toxins. Because the liver cannot detoxify harmful substances effectively, the kidneys have to work too hard to eliminate them. This overload changes the chemical composition of urine, making it smelly even when the body is already adequately hydrated.
3. Hot burning sensation when urinating
Feeling acne or burning sensation when urinating is not just a sign of a urinary tract infection. In some cases of liver disease, am amoniac levels in the blood increase and are excreted in urine. Am Am Ionia is a chemical that can irritate the urinary tract, creating a slight burning or uncomfortable feeling. If this condition occurs frequently without obvious signs of infection, it may be a sign that the liver detoxification system is ineffective.
4. Spongy urine
Although going urinating can create temporary foam, if the foam persists and does not settle after a few minutes, this is a warning sign. This type of foaming urine often suggests the presence of excess protein leaking into the urine, a condition that can be associated with advanced liver disease (such as cirrhosis) or even kidney disease. Damaged liver has difficulty maintaining blood protein balance, causing some proteins to leak out through the kidneys.
5. Regular urination with low urine output
The habit of urinating sparingly, with only a small amount at a time, can signal liver dysfunction. The body tends to try to excrete toxins from the body through the kidneys more often to compensate for the ineffective operation of the liver. Although other health problems such as diabetes or urinary tract infections can also cause this symptom, if it appears at the same time as the above unusual signs, you should not ignore it and need to consult a doctor.
