What is the reason for the sudden increase in bilirubin level in two consecutive tests?

Hello sir,

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I read your query. Sorry for the discomfort you are having.

Biochemical increase in bilirubin level above the upper limit of the normal range is clinically called jaundice.

You mentioned symptoms of stomach pain and jaundice.

• Since how many days are you having these symptoms?
• Do you have any nausea or vomiting?
• Do you have a lack of appetite or weakness?
• Do you have any fever?

It would be more helpful to guide you if you could attach the first report to see bilirubin levels.

What about the other enzyme levels of the liver function test?

Kindly attach the report or write the value of various parameters tested to guide you better.

Thanks.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Thanks for your reply.

The first test had bilirubin levels of 37. There is a very acute rise in total bilirubin levels. The normal range of Total bilirubin level is between 0.3 to 1.2 mg/dl. Your level is 37 and now 45, maybe in a different unit, I hope so.

You mention rest of the liver function test is normal. Actually, total bilirubin in our body consists of direct and indirect bilirubin components.

When there is an isolated increase in total bilirubin levels only with other liver enzymes being normal, then there is the narrow differential diagnosis of its cause.

The clinician will then check which component, either direct or indirect, bilirubin level is increased to diagnose the cause of it.

Isolated direct and indirect hyperbilirubinemia has a different causes.

You should see the clinician with the first report itself as the value is very high (if its unit is mg/dl) to get proper evaluation and workup of the cause and diagnosis.

I hope you find this helpful.

Thanks.