
What Causes Heartburn, Indigestion, Flatulence, Excessive Burping And Gurgling Sound In The Abdomen?

could have been false positive
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question.
The test strips are fairly accurate but not nearly as accurate as blood tests for bilirubin. I understand your concern but if you had something serious like cancer or a problem with the liver or gallbladder it should have shown up on the blood tests and ultrasound.
I agree with the decision to get an endoscopy done since your symptoms have been going on for 3 weeks. This test can further reassure you and perhaps give you an accurate diagnosis for your symptoms. Only with a proper diagnosis can you get the correct treatment.
I also agree with the bland diet and I suggest that you also add some probiotics to your daily regimen. Align is a good brand name of probiotics.
I understand your concerns about side effects of pantoprazole but most people tolerate this medication well if only used for a short period of time like 6-8 weeks. It may help relieve your symptoms.
Please let me know if you have further questions
Dr. Robinson


Thanks again
certainly
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for the follow up
Direct or conjugated bilirubin can occur due to fatty liver, viral infections, liver congestion or drug toxicities. If you just had this on a single urine dip then I agree that it was probably a false positive. The things that tend to cause bilirubin elevations are pretty serious and would have still been positive on the follow up blood test that you had. If you are concerned about it then you may want to have your doctor repeat the bilirubin blood test just to reassure you.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson


you are welcome
Detailed Answer:
You are welcome and i am so glad to hear that follow up bilirubin was normal
Best wishes to you
Dr. Robinson

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