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What Does 'bilirubin Total-1.23 And Direct-0.51' Suggest?
My father 84 year old suddenly has very swlloen ankles. his serum bilirubin total = 1.23 mg/dl, bilirubin direct = 0.51 mg/dl, bilirubin indirect is 0.72 mg/dl & serum urea = 21.00 mg/dl. Does he have jaundice?? Why is his feet and ankles (both feet) swelling so much? the swelling is painless
Mon, 6 Oct 2014
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
The bilirubin levels arewell within normal limits only. So your father is not having any jaundice.
As far as the leg swelling is considered, there are a number of different conditions which can cause it - which include heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, varicose veins etc. These conditions cause painless swelling.
You can discuss with his doctor about these possibilities.
I hope that answers your question.
Regards.
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
The bilirubin levels arewell within normal limits only. So your father is not having any jaundice.
As far as the leg swelling is considered, there are a number of different conditions which can cause it - which include heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, varicose veins etc. These conditions cause painless swelling.
You can discuss with his doctor about these possibilities.
I hope that answers your question.
Regards.
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