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What Causes Slightly Elevated Bilirubin Levels?

Posted on Thu, 30 Jul 2015

Question: I am a 29 yo female. Upon routine testing for an annual physical, my total bilirubin was 1.3. All other tests were normal, except for slightly elevated total cholesterol. At the time of the test, I just began my cycle and had fasted 14 hours. I stopped taking the progestin only pill in February, and just stopped nursing 6 weeks ago. I was told to wait 1 month for additional testing (hepatic function) but insisted on going earlier (tomorrow will make 1 week). Was this a chance elevation?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Following answer to your query.

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.

You are reporting to have bilirubin level 1.3 slightly elevated. Normal range of bilirubin is up to 1.2.

First of all i can say that there is no clinical significance at your bilirubin level. It is not called high level in clinical practice.

Otherwise I suggest doing hepatic function tests like:
-ALT, AST, GGT and ALP
-abdominal ultrasound

If all exams will result normal than don't worry it may be related with XXXXXXX syndrome, a benign condition not associated with liver damage.

Hope this was of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Klerida
p.s: if you have more questions, please don't hesitate to ask me again.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (4 hours later)

Thank you so much! AST and ALT were both well within normal limits. My doc wanted to wait 1 month for hepatic function test, but my anxiety levels went up with finding this out. On my insistance I go for LFT this morning. Is it pissible it will be down?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry about...

Detailed Answer:
Hi back

Since your AST,ALT level is normal than there is nothing to worry about.

Yes you can do LFT tests.I am sure everything will come back normal.
I am waitting your test results.

Dr.Klerida

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (11 hours later)

Everything came back totally normal! I dont have exact numbers yet, but I am feeling much more relaxed. Thank you for your reassurance.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I am glad to know ..

Detailed Answer:
Hi back my dear

I am glad to know that all tests came back normal.

Enjoy your life!

Dr.Klerida

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