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high bilirubin levels
my bilirubin has increased to 16.5 from 5.2 and eyes etc are yellow. appetite is normal but count not coming down for past two months despite diet restrictions. NO other symptons. ultrasound normal. could it be gilberts disease and if so what precautions, medicine to follow pl. advise.
Gilbert's syndrome is a common, mild liver disorder in which the liver doesn't properly process a substance called bilirubin. Bilirubin is produced by the breakdown of red blood cells.
Gilbert's syndrome is caused by an inherited gene mutation. You're born with Gilbert's syndrome, though it often goes undiscovered for many years.
Gilbert's syndrome generally doesn't require treatment. The bilirubin levels in your blood may fluctuate over time and you may occasionally experience jaundice. But this usually goes away on its own and doesn't require treatment.
In some cases, your doctor may prescribe phenobarbital to lower extremely elevated bilirubin levels and reduce signs of jaundice.
Ask your doctor what is causing your juandice. If you can see a specialist visit a Gastroenterologist who specializes in diseases of the digestive system.
hectorsf
Gilbert's syndrome is caused by an inherited gene mutation. You're born with Gilbert's syndrome, though it often goes undiscovered for many years.
Gilbert's syndrome generally doesn't require treatment. The bilirubin levels in your blood may fluctuate over time and you may occasionally experience jaundice. But this usually goes away on its own and doesn't require treatment.
In some cases, your doctor may prescribe phenobarbital to lower extremely elevated bilirubin levels and reduce signs of jaundice.
Ask your doctor what is causing your juandice. If you can see a specialist visit a Gastroenterologist who specializes in diseases of the digestive system.
hectorsf
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