Liver Health Test
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Liver Health Test

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Common Symptoms of Liver Overload

  • Yellowing of skin and eyes (jaundice): This yellow tint occurs when excess bilirubin, a byproduct of red blood cell breakdown, builds up in the blood due to impaired liver function, indicating the liver’s inability to process and clear bilirubin efficiently.
  • Pain in the upper right abdomen or back: The liver is located in the upper right part of the abdomen, so inflammation or swelling can lead to pain or discomfort in this area, sometimes radiating to the back or shoulder area.
  • Swollen abdomen: Liver dysfunction can lead to fluid buildup in the abdominal cavity, a condition called ascites, causing visible swelling and discomfort.
  • Weakness and muscle loss: A liver that’s struggling to function properly may fail to process nutrients effectively, leading to fatigue, weakness, and a gradual reduction in muscle mass as the body has fewer resources to sustain itself.
  • Pale stools and/or dark urine: When the liver cannot process bile pigments normally, stools may lose their usual brown color, appearing pale or clay-colored, while urine may turn darker due to excess bilirubin in the bloodstream.
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What Does DIYCare’s Liver Test Measure?

Bilirubin is a yellow compound produced from the breakdown of red blood cells. It travels to the liver, where it’s processed and excreted in bile. A healthy liver filters bilirubin, converting it into a form that can be eliminated through digestion. Blood bilirubin levels are key indicators of liver health and can reveal issues with bile ducts or red blood cell breakdown.

Urinary urobilinogen is a byproduct of red blood cell breakdown, formed from bilirubin in the intestines and excreted in urine. Typically present in low amounts, its levels help indicate liver health; abnormal levels may signal liver or blood-related conditions.

 

DIYCare’s Liver Test: Simple At-Home Liver Health Check

DIYCare’s Liver Test offers a convenient way to monitor liver health from home, without needing to send samples to a lab—results are immediate. Using a urine sample, you compare the outcome to an included color chart. By detecting bilirubin and urobilinogen levels in urine, the test provides an easy way to track liver health and blood concentration of these indicators.

 

About the Liver

Understanding the importance of liver testing begins with knowing more about this vital organ. As the largest glandular organ in the body, the liver plays a critical role in filtering toxins, aiding digestion, and managing nutrients. Unlike other organs, the liver lacks sensory nerves, so liver issues often progress unnoticed until symptoms become pronounced. Jaundice, a yellowing of the skin and eyes, is a prominent sign of liver dysfunction caused by excess bilirubin buildup in the skin’s fat layer. Bilirubin is produced during the breakdown of red blood cells, transported to the liver, and eventually moves to the intestines. The gallbladder also stores bilirubin until it is processed. In the intestines, bacteria convert bilirubin to urobilinogen, a compound partly reabsorbed into the bloodstream. Elevated bilirubin or urobilinogen levels in the blood can affect urine appearance, providing clues about liver health.

 

Why Take a Liver Test

The liver is one of the body’s most essential organs, responsible for filtering blood, removing toxins, and processing nutrients and chemicals. Without proper liver function, toxins can circulate to other organs, causing damage. Poor liver health can lead to various symptoms and, in severe cases, can become life-threatening. Taking a liver function test helps monitor liver health, providing an early indication of any issues before they progress.

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