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Hi, I have just had bloods done to ascertain liver function as previously I had elevated bilirubin at 38. Checked again 2 wk later but Gp had no cause for concern. This was 6 months ago......
Now.... The whites of my eyes have yellowed a little and bilirubin is 81. No other jaundice/liver symptoms. What would you advise next and what is considered normal bilirubin level? All other LFTs were normal... Thanks
Hi and welcome to HCM. Thank you for your query. You should find the exact cause of your jaundice and elevated bilirubin levels. It can be caused by hemolytic anaemia or more common by some liver disorders such as hepatitis, biliary obstruction or liver cirrhosis. So you need to do liver ultrasounds first and CT scan if necessary. Follow some hepatoprotective diet and avoid alcohol and smoking. Test your viral markers too to rule out infection. Also some genetic diosorders should be considered if you dont find anything by these tests. Wish you good health.
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Hi and welcome to HCM. Thank you for your query. You should find the exact cause of your jaundice and elevated bilirubin levels. It can be caused by hemolytic anaemia or more common by some liver disorders such as hepatitis, biliary obstruction or liver cirrhosis. So you need to do liver ultrasounds first and CT scan if necessary. Follow some hepatoprotective diet and avoid alcohol and smoking. Test your viral markers too to rule out infection. Also some genetic diosorders should be considered if you dont find anything by these tests. Wish you good health.