To “guard something like the apple of one’s eye ” means that this something is very valuable for someone. Seeing belongs to the five senses of a human being. It is already present in the womb and unfortunately it diminishes with age. What is an eyeball? The larger part of the eyeball , called bulbus … Eyeball: Structure, Function & Diseases
The health-promoting effect of medicinal water has been known for centuries. However, the fountain cure became really popular only in the 18th century, when the healing springs were also used to a greater extent for internal cleansing of the body. Today the user can carry out his drinking cure also at home. There are about … Well Cure: Treatment, Effect & Risks
The human body is biologically well adapted to its environment. Therefore, it is also capable of regenerating and detoxifying itself. For this purpose, it starts a process in the metabolism in which harmful and foreign substances are transformed into excretable substances by various chemical processes. Organs such as the liver, gall bladder, kidneys, intestines, lymph, … Endogenous Detoxification: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
The liver is the central metabolic organ of the human body. Diseases of the liver therefore often have far-reaching consequences, as restrictions in liver function can affect the entire body. The “cardinal symptom” of liver diseases is jaundice (icterus), the yellowing of the skin. This occurs because the liver is no longer able to sufficiently … Diseases of the liver and gall bladder
Structural diseases of the liver If an excessive fat storage in the liver tissue occurs, it is colloquially called fatty liver. This restructuring of the liver can also lead to inflammation, which is then referred to as steatohepatitis. The most common cause of fatty liver is excessive alcohol consumption, which is why an alcoholic fatty … Structural diseases of the liver | Diseases of the liver and gall bladder
Gall bladder diseases Gallstones are deposits of certain components of bile in the gall bladder or bile ducts. In the majority of cases (approx. 90%) they are cholesterol stones. Cholesterol is excreted with the bile, but if the concentration of cholesterol in the blood is too high, the bile acid can no longer bind it … Gall bladder diseases | Diseases of the liver and gall bladder
Dark urine through the liver/bile Diseases of the liver and gall bladder can lead to a darker color of the urine. This is caused by an increased concentration of direct bilirubin in the blood and consequently in the urine. This is also called hyperbilirubinemia. Bilirubin is a natural substance of the body and is produced … Dark urine through the liver/bile | Dark urine
Associated symptoms Depending on the cause of the dark urine, other symptoms may be added. Since the most common cause of dark urine is dehydration, headaches, dizziness and confusion may be added. In the worst case it can lead to loss of consciousness or even delirium (passage syndrome). Furthermore, an increased concentration of bilirubin can … Associated symptoms | Dark urine
Duration The duration of the discoloration of the urine depends on the cause. If a drug is responsible for the dark color of the urine, the urine will normalize as soon as the drug is stopped. If a lack of fluid is the reason for the discoloration, the urine will become lighter again within a … Duration | Dark urine
Diagnosis The reason for the dark urine and consequently the diagnosis can be determined by the doctor by means of urine diagnostics. First of all, a urine test strip or urine stick is used. This is a simple, quick and inexpensive test procedure. The test strip shows whether a certain metabolic product or another component … Diagnosis | Dark urine
Definition Urine is a fluid that is produced in the kidneys by filtration. Various products are excreted with the urine, which the body no longer needs. The main component of urine is water. So-called urochromes are dyes that give urine its color. These are produced by bilirubin, a breakdown product of the blood pigment haemoglobin. … Dark urine
Introduction Ursodeoxycholic acid is a preparation for the treatment of small gallstones containing cholesterol (cholelithiasis). In Germany about 15 to 20% of people suffer from gallstones. Women are more frequently affected than men. In addition to the female sex, typical risk factors include overweight (obesity), old age (over 40 years) and the presence of gallstones … Ursodeoxcholic acid
