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What Causes Elevated Bilirubin Levels In Blood?
Question: Hi Dr,
I got my regular check a few months back and the report showed that I had bilirubin a little on the higher side. And taking this into note I visited a physician and he suggested I get it tested again and this time the values reduced and he gave me some medication for it to reduce. but after a month I got it tested again and the value shot up. so I referred another Dr and he gave me some medication's and after a month I got it tested and the values reduced. I am unable to figure out why this fluctuations in the value. Is there any problem?
I got my regular check a few months back and the report showed that I had bilirubin a little on the higher side. And taking this into note I visited a physician and he suggested I get it tested again and this time the values reduced and he gave me some medication for it to reduce. but after a month I got it tested again and the value shot up. so I referred another Dr and he gave me some medication's and after a month I got it tested and the values reduced. I am unable to figure out why this fluctuations in the value. Is there any problem?
Brief Answer:
Indirect hyperbilirubinemia in initial reports suggests Gilberts syndrome.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
In initial reports, it looks like Gilberts syndrome, but one blood report shows raised enzymes too, So you need to be evaluated for Anti-HCV too.
Just repeat LFT after 3 months if still persisting raised enzymes, then you need get work up for Wilsons disease and other autoimmune conditions.
Thank you
Indirect hyperbilirubinemia in initial reports suggests Gilberts syndrome.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
In initial reports, it looks like Gilberts syndrome, but one blood report shows raised enzymes too, So you need to be evaluated for Anti-HCV too.
Just repeat LFT after 3 months if still persisting raised enzymes, then you need get work up for Wilsons disease and other autoimmune conditions.
Thank you
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