What does urobilinogen 1+ mean?

Normally, there is no bilirubin when a routine urine test is performed. If bilirubin is present, it is evidence that the person has excessive bilirubin in the blood and may have liver function damage. Usually people who drink less water may have urine bilirubin 1+. As long as the other items in the urine routine are not abnormal and there is only Urobilinogen 1+, the patient does not need to worry and can recover effectively by drinking more water appropriately. If the combined bilirubin is also positive, with yellowing of the skin and sclera, it is recommended that we should pay attention to this, suggesting a possible hepatobiliary system disease, such as obstructive jaundice or jaundice hepatitis. It is recommended that liver function, hepatobiliary ultrasound, and hepatitis markers be performed to clarify whether obstructive jaundice or jaundice hepatitis is the cause. Generally bile duct stones, gallbladder inflammation and hepatitis are the most likely cases. At this time, oral Chinese medicine to clear heat and dampness, anti-inflammatory and bile-suppressing, such as liver and bile pills, can be taken for 2-3 weeks of symptomatic treatment, and the urinary bilirubinogen in urine routine will slowly disappear. In addition, patients should be encouraged to drink more water, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, and urinate more often, which can also effectively promote the index to return to normal levels.