Which condition results from increased levels of urobilinogen overwhelming the liver?

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The condition that results from increased levels of urobilinogen overwhelming the liver is pre-hepatic jaundice. This type of jaundice occurs when there is an excessive breakdown of red blood cells, leading to an increased production of bilirubin. When this bilirubin reaches the liver, it can be converted into urobilinogen. If the production surpasses the liver's ability to process it, elevated levels of urobilinogen appear in the bloodstream and can lead to the characteristic yellowing of the skin and eyes associated with jaundice. Thus, pre-hepatic jaundice is primarily linked to increased bilirubin production before it enters the liver system, resulting in an overload of urobilinogen.