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What Causes Fluctuation In Bilirubin Levels After Interferon Therapy?

Hello Doctor Was diagnosed with hep c early cirhossis in 2005 . Took interferon therapy and have been SVR ever since . Have bloodwork and MRI every 6 months ever since ...ALL showing normal except for platelets 97,000 My last blood test showed Direct Bilirubin slightly elevated (.3) ... ref range (o- .2) My question: Does this mean that my liver is beginning to fail , or is it possible for bilirubin to fluctuate for other reasons ?
Fri, 27 Mar 2015
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A bilirubin of .3 is of no concern . There is fluctuation as you suggested, of the blood tests. I don't think your liver shows signs of trouble at this time. Continue to have blood checked for enzyme elevation(ast, alt) or presence of virus.
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What Causes Fluctuation In Bilirubin Levels After Interferon Therapy?

A bilirubin of .3 is of no concern . There is fluctuation as you suggested, of the blood tests. I don t think your liver shows signs of trouble at this time. Continue to have blood checked for enzyme elevation(ast, alt) or presence of virus.