Suggest Treatment For Elevated Bilirubin Levels

Posted on Sat, 25 Jun 2016

Question: I have elevated bilirubin with normal AST an ALT. What does that suggest

Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Gilbert's disease

Detailed Answer:
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You have had recent blood work that showed you had an elevated bilirubin but normal ALT and AST. This suggests Gilbert's disease. This is a condition that during times of stress like fasting where a bilirubin will elevate. This is a completely benign condition and does not indicate any liver disease. It is a common disorder.

So I can reassure you that Gilbert's disease is what you have and is completely benign

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar