HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

Is Bilirubin Reading Of 0.45 Mg/dL A Cause For Concern?

default
Posted on Mon, 4 Jul 2016
Question: my bilirubin direct is 0.45 mg/dL in a test what will be the risk?

I am taking one 'eltroxine 100' tab daily as i have advised by the doctor after a thyriod surgery
doctor
Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
One test will not say anything

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

The direct bilirubin or the conjugated or soluble bilirubin is high than normal. This is a small raise. But one test will not say anything in particular. That too when you have no other symptoms mentioning. You can continue to take Eltroxin, sometimes liver is busy metabolizing your eltroxin and not able to send the bilirubin out of the gut into through the urine. I would like you to test Bilirubins again after two months.

Thank you for the query and let me know if there any specific concerns that I can address.

Note: For further follow up on digestive issues share your reports here and Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. V. N. S. Parinam

General & Family Physician

Practicing since :2008

Answered : 1727 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask a Gastroenterologist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
Is Bilirubin Reading Of 0.45 Mg/dL A Cause For Concern?

Brief Answer: One test will not say anything Detailed Answer: Hello, The direct bilirubin or the conjugated or soluble bilirubin is high than normal. This is a small raise. But one test will not say anything in particular. That too when you have no other symptoms mentioning. You can continue to take Eltroxin, sometimes liver is busy metabolizing your eltroxin and not able to send the bilirubin out of the gut into through the urine. I would like you to test Bilirubins again after two months. Thank you for the query and let me know if there any specific concerns that I can address.