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Bile Salts and Bile Pigments , Urine

Bile salts and pigments are normally absent from urine, but their presence signals potential liver issues, such as biliary obstruction or liver disease, and can cause a dark brown or yellowish-green urine color, itching, and other symptoms. Bile pigments, like bilirubin, are breakdown products of hemoglobin, while bile salts are digestive aids that help break down fats. A urine test can detect these substances, with positive results often indicating jaundice or other serious liver-related health problems.