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Q: High Bilirubin Count, Please Answer
asked by: dragoncheese on August 23rd, 2005
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I recently had a routine bloodtest done and I was told that I had a high biliruben count for my liver, and i'm seeing a doctor in a few weeks. How is it usually treated, (is there any surgery involved) and could this mean anything more serious. Thank you
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bonnici
replied on April 22nd, 2006
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Re: High Bilirubin Count, Please Answer
dragoncheese wrote:
i recently had a routine bloodtest done and I was told that I had a high biliruben count for my liver, and i'm seeing a doctor in a few weeks. How is it usually treated, (is there any surgery involved) and could this mean anything more serious. Thank you
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houmom
replied on May 5th, 2006
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We have the same problem-did you find out why the levels are high?
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averiex
replied on July 22nd, 2006
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I have the same problem.. My level was 2.4 but my liver panel was fine..
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Luisito
replied on July 2nd, 2007
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Sometimes High bilirubin counts w/o other abnormal liver tests may be Gilbert Syndrome, a genetic condition that does not cause any complication. Me, actually I have this, and my Dr told me that is nothing to worry about.
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BrideToBe78
replied on August 13th, 2007
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High Bilirubin
do u guys have any itching associated with this?
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Your opinion?
replied on November 1st, 2007
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Liver Panel Norm With Elevated Bilirubin
Recently had blood work; liver panel all good with elevated bilirubin should I be worried?
Protein total 7.2
Albumin 4.6
Globulin 2.6
Alb/Glo Ratio 1.8
Bilirubin total 1.7 / direct 0.2 / indirect 1.5
Alk Phos 57
AST 16
ALT 22

Thanks for your answer...
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alex_glasgow
replied on November 26th, 2007
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Bilirubin is jaundice isnt it?

mines is sittin at 58 just now, think the normal count is round about 20, im on prednisolone steroids to help my liver which is causing the jaundice
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CarolDiane
replied on November 26th, 2007
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Yes, a high Bilirubin count can cause jaundice. Back in the 80s I contrated Type A and was yellow for weeks. Doc said mine was the highest he had seem in a long time. I even had to go through the back door of the office for my lab tests every week. Depends on how bad you are if your liver will be damaged or not. Best bet is to follow your doctors orders to a "T". And stay on whever diet he has you on. Usually low fat. Just do whatever he says to do.

Carrie
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alex_glasgow
replied on November 26th, 2007
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I WAS BRIGHT YELLOW FOR MONTHS, EYES WERE YELLOW ASWELL, DOC SAYS MY JAUNDICE LEVEL WAS JUST OVER 600.
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