Question 1

Serum bilirubin level is 9 mg%.Is it a fatal condition?

Accepted Answer

High bilirubin may indicate gallstones, a liver issue, or another condition in adults. You are recommended to get a check up done at the earliest.

Question 2

Why do bilirubin levels fluctuate?

Accepted Answer

Bilirubin may fluctuate if you are having Gilbert syndrome. However, it may be highest during an infection (such as the flu), following periods of fasting, and during menstrual periods in some women too.

Question 3

What does it mean to have a bilirubin level of 30?

Accepted Answer

A bilirubin of 20 or more on a blood test will be marked as high.  One may have jaundice if the total bilirubin reaches a level roughly between 35 and 50 micromoles/liter.

Question 4

How dangerous if the bilirubin level is 7.2?

Accepted Answer

It is quiet high. Consider consulting with a doctor at the earliest.

Question 5

What is meant by a high level of SGPT and bilirubin?

Accepted Answer

It means your liver is not functioning properly. Consult with a doctor to know the root cause.

Question 6

Is there any problem if bilirubin is slightly high?

Accepted Answer

High bilirubin levels may mean your liver is not functioning well. However, abnormal results don't always mean you have a medical condition that needs treatment.

Question 7

How bad is it for me to have my total bilirubin at 1.4?

Accepted Answer

Different labs may have slightly different ranges for what they consider normal bilirubin levels. On average, total bilirubin levels between 0.2 and 1.3 mg/dL are considered normal for children and adults.

Question 8

How to control my bilirubin level of 2.53 to its normal range?

Accepted Answer

Keep yourself hydrated and cut down on animal protein for two weeks to bring down your bilirubin to normal.

Question 9

What are the causes of high bilirubin direct?

Accepted Answer

Your liver can become inflamed for different reasons, such as infection with hepatitis virus, and excessive drug or alcohol use.

Question 10

Bilirubin and limpocytes are high. What are the causes?

Accepted Answer

It could be a viral disease or autoimmune disorder. You are highly recommended to get yourself checked by a doctor.

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