Question 1

what causes high bilirubin?

Accepted Answer

Liver disease: Obstruction of the biliary tract
rbc destruction
drug

and others.

Question 2

what causes high bilirubin levels in teenagers?

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Many possibilities: There are many possible causes for high bilirubin, but they all come down to the liver either not processing bilirubin properly or the body producing more bilirubin than the liver can process.

Question 3

information on bili rubin?

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We all have bili: Bilirubin is a by-product of blood cell breakdown which every living-human has. Small amount is normal, but too much can be toxic to the developing brain. Level of 14 or more in preterm and 17 in fullterm baby is concerning and needs medical attention. Feed the baby--as much as possible, more feeding, faster resolution of jaundice. Consult and follow up with doc..Good luck.

Question 4

bilirubin 1.30 value on teenager?

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Explain?: If a total bilirubin has come back 1.3(0) mg/dl and junior isn't obviously sick, and this is the only abnormality, the you'd do well to ignore it. Unless the personal physician is concerned (i.e., it's jumped way up after a new medication has been prescribed), it's probably normal. Mine's been elevated from a big bruise from a sports fall. Look at the person, not the numbers.

Question 5

is total bilirubin 2.8 dangerous ?

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Can be: It is important to determine why the bilirubin is elevated. It may be a transient phenomenon due to a viral infection or the result of metastases to the liver and a whole lot of things in between. All lab results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the test is usually in the best position to do that.

Question 6

can porphyria cause high bilirubin?

Accepted Answer

Might occur: Some variants of porphyria can affect the liver and cause abnormal liver testing.  You can get answers by analyzing your urinary and serum porphyrin levels, and this could allow interventional approaches to bring under full control.

Question 7

what does low total bilirubin mean?

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Low is OK: In general we all worry about elevated bilirubin. Low bilirubin does not suggest any particular illness, it can be cause by certain medications and vitamin c.

Question 8

how concerning is bilirubin in infants?

Accepted Answer

Bilirubin: Mild jaundice in newborns is harmless. However, if the level gets too high, it can cause brain damage. That's why you want to make sure to have it ministered by your doctor.

Question 9

is bilirubin typically bound to albumin?

Accepted Answer

Unconjugated: When unconjugated bilirubin travels in the bloodstream, it's usually carried on albumin. This has to be, since the stuff doesn't dissolve in water.

Question 10

moderate bilirubin has seen on my urine?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: Presence of bilirubin in urine usually suggests some damage to the liver. All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that.

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