Dark Urine
Patients with hepatomegaly can usually observe a darker urine color. It is often black because the kidneys are responsible for the excretion of bilirubin. Inflammation, liver cell abnormalities, and bile duct obstruction are all potential causes of increased bilirubin levels in the blood.
During the normal process of red blood cell breakdown or hemolysis, the body releases the yellow compound known as bilirubin. The production of bile, a fluid that aids digestion, requires bilirubin, which is produced by the liver. A healthy liver may eliminate the majority of bilirubin from the body. On the other hand, bilirubin can accumulate in the blood and then be excreted through the urine if there is an underlying liver problem.
The amount of bilirubin in the urine can be measured in a urinalysis test, including a bilirubin urine test. In a normal state, urine will not contain any bilirubin, so its presence can indicate hepatomegaly in liver diseases.
Patients of hepatomegaly may notice brownish yellow, dark orange, or dark brown urine. Pay attention to other accompanying symptoms upon seeing dark urine, even after drinking sufficient water throughout the day.
