What produces bilirubin?

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What produces bilirubin?

What produces bilirubin?

Bilirubin, a brownish-yellow pigment of bile, is secreted by the liver in vertebrates, which gives solid waste products (feces) their characteristic colour.

Last updated on 07 Aug 2023

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How to diagnose drug-induced liver disease?

The diagnosis of liver disease is based on a patient's symptoms (such as loss of appetite, nausea, fatigue, itching, and dark urine), findings on the physical examination (such as jaundice, enlarged liver), and abnormal laboratory tests (such as blood levels of liver enzymes or bilirubin and blood clotting times)

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What is the meaning of a high MCHC in blood tests?

Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) refers to the average concentration of hemoglobin inside a group of red blood cells. A MCHC result may be high in people with some types of anemia, liver disease, or an overactive thyroid.

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Is it true biopsy poses risk to liver cancer patient?

Yes, it is true that biopsies can pose a risk to liver cancer patients.

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What happens if there is a low total protein level?

If your total protein level is low, you may have a liver or kidney problem, or it may be that protein isn't being digested or absorbed properly.

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What are deranged liver enzymes?

Abnormal LFTs may indicate deranged liver enzymes. A specific liver disease process example ongoing liver cell damage or impaired function of the liver.

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