Q. What does continuous high bilirubin level indicate?
Hi doctor,
I am suffering from jaundice for the last two months. One month before, my bilirubin level was 1.4. Before 15 days, the level was 1.2 and today 1.8. What is the reason for this change?
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
- I can understand your concern for the continuous high bilirubin level. Before proving you appropriate guidance, I would like to know a few more details.
- I guess the reports mentioned by you are total bilirubin. What about direct, indirect bilirubin and liver enzymes (SGOT (serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase) and SGPT (serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase) values?
- Do you have any abdominal pain and loss of appetite? Has USG abdomen done? If so, then please share the report.
Revert back with the details to a medical gastroenterologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/medical-gastroenterologist
Hi doctor,
I have attached the reports for your reference.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I read all your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity).
- Your indirect bilirubin and total bilirubin are elevated. This indicates higher production of bilirubin in the liver.
- Bilirubin is produced from the breakdown of RBCs (red blood cells). Your CBC report (complete blood count) indicates higher value of RBC. Thus, overall turnover of RBC would be high. This might lead to a high breakdown of RBC and ultimately high level of bilirubin.
- As far as your liver enzymes are normal, liver is functioning normally.
- You must consult your medical gastroenterologist opinion for this high bilirubin, but I do not think that you require specific treatment for this.
For further doubts consult a medical gastroenterologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/medical-gastroenterologist
Was this answer helpful?
|Same symptoms doesn’t mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!
Related Questions:
Bilirubin is high but other liver functions are normal. Should I worry?
I have gone through your test results (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and the only abnormality is high direct bilirubin ... Higher than normal levels of di... Read full
Why do I have increased white cells, proteins, leucocytes and epithelial cells in my urine?The urine report shows white cells of 60 to 80 WBCs per high power field ... Thank you doctor, I am worried about her high RBC count ... A hemoglobin level is more ... Read full
My newborn baby was found to have high bilirubin. Kindly advice.Hi doctor,Our newborn baby was found to have serum bilirubin 20 and direct 18 on the 4th day ... The value of 18 mg/dL should be indirect bilirubin, because indirect bilirubin is increased in most cases ... Also, blood group ... Read full
Also Read Answers From:
Comprehensive Medical Second Opinion.Submit your Case
Also Read
Coronavirus Variant Arcturus: | Omicron XBB.1.16 Variant
Arcturus is an emerging variant of the Omicron virus that causes various symptoms and spreads rapidly across the world. ... Read more»
Adrenaline Rush - Symptoms, Causes, Effects, and How to Control
Adrenaline is a hormone responsible for fight or flight response. It is also a neurotransmitter and medicine. It is also... Read more»
Fatty Liver - Types, Symptoms, Stages, and Treatment
The liver is the largest gland in the body. Its primary function is to process the food and drinks we consume. and filte... Read more»
Ask your health query to a doctor online?
Ask a Medical Gastroenterologist Now* guaranteed answer within 4 hours.
