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What Causes Slightly Elevated Bilirubin Levels?

Posted on Wed, 17 Dec 2014

Question: I just got my blood tests done recently and observed abnormalities in my bilirubin count and am keen on knowing what's wrong with my body. As besides fatigue and some redness in my eyes, i have no starkling observation to reveal.

Answered by Dr. Dr Samir Patil (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Not a cause to worry

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your lab reports.

Your liver enzymes are normal. And the bilirubin's slightly high. But it is the indirect bilirubin is high .this suggests that there is no liver injury.

The cause for this rise in bilirubin could be a viral fever or due to medications.

In any case you do not need any treatment and the levels should come down to normal .

I would advise to repeat bilirubin after a month.
In case it still remains high after a month it could be Gilbert's syndrome( a condition in which the indirect bilirubin always remains high. This condition is harmless and does not need treatment)

You do not need any medications or change in diet. You can carry out your routine activities as before. Rest is not needed
Hope this helps
Do get back in case you have further queries
Regards
Dr Samir Patil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Dr Samir Patil (8 hours later)

Thank you so much doctor. Your words are such a relief for me. What could be the reason for the slight redness and very little warmth in my eyes?

Answered by Dr. Dr Samir Patil (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
get eye exam from your doctor

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Could be allergic or non specific.But it is not related to the jaundice
Get it examined form your doctor to find out if it is important
Regards
Dr Samir Patil

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari