It can affect one or both eyes. Depending on how severe it is, it can cause eye problems such as corneal dryness and conjunctivitis, which is an inflammation of the membrane that lines the eye. Exophthalmos is not a condition, but it is a sign of a disorder. It can signal a problem with the thyroid gland. Contents of this article: Graves' disease: A common cause of exopthalmos. Other possible causes of protruding eyes.
1 Alternatively, if your diet is the cause of the ammonia smell in your urine then dietary changes may be necessary to treat the condition. 2  It may take a few days for changes to your diet to get rid of the ammonia smell in urine. For example, diets rich in foods that contain nitrogen, such as proteins and leafy greens, may cause the ammonia smell in urine. 2  When large amounts of nitrogen-rich foods are ingested the excess nitrogen is released in the urine, thus contributing to its ammonia smell.
This method helps protect the urine sample from germs that are normally found on the penis or vagina. 1  Wash your hands before you collect the urine. 2  If the collection container has a lid, remove it carefully. 3  Clean the area around your genitals. 4  Start to urinate into the toilet or urinal.