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How To Treat Jaundice?

all I need to know is that I have been diagnosed with jaundice and the dr has suggested a liver profile...I had jaundice earlier but at that time he suggested only bilirubin test....is it serious?I mean do I have any serious disease that made him suggested a liver profile.
Tue, 24 May 2016
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Brief Answer:
I need more information.


Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thank you for using HCM.
If I had more information i could be more specific in giving you the needed explanations.
So I need to know about your bilirubin level.
Is the direct or indirect form more elevated ?
Is the total bilirubin rised up from the latest check or not ?
How old are you ?
What symptoms do you have ?

Eventhough, you don't have to be worried, your doctor is trying to understand the cause of your high bilirubin levels. There are many causes of jaundice, such as congenital syndromes , stones in biliary tract, liver diseases etc.
To detect for the last one the liver profile labs are needed.
Based on the results , you can have a specific treatment for your yaundice.
Meanwhile if you are suffering itching you can take 1 tablet of cetirisine (A Cet)10 mg in bed time.

Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Kind Regards,
Dr. Juarda
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How To Treat Jaundice?

Brief Answer: I need more information. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for using HCM. If I had more information i could be more specific in giving you the needed explanations. So I need to know about your bilirubin level. Is the direct or indirect form more elevated ? Is the total bilirubin rised up from the latest check or not ? How old are you ? What symptoms do you have ? Eventhough, you don t have to be worried, your doctor is trying to understand the cause of your high bilirubin levels. There are many causes of jaundice, such as congenital syndromes , stones in biliary tract, liver diseases etc. To detect for the last one the liver profile labs are needed. Based on the results , you can have a specific treatment for your yaundice. Meanwhile if you are suffering itching you can take 1 tablet of cetirisine (A Cet)10 mg in bed time. Hope this is helpful. Let me know if you need more clarifications. Kind Regards, Dr. Juarda