Question 1

why does strenuous exercise lead to elevated bilirubin level in blood?

Accepted Answer

It doesnot: Strenuous exercise might increase liver enzymes due to leakage from muscle. This should not increase your bilirubin. In patients with gilbert syndrome- bilirubin may increase with fasting, fever and possibly strenuous exercise.

Question 2

are there any factors that could falsely lower a bilirubin blood test? (diet, donating blood, exercise, fasting)

Accepted Answer

Sure!: Improper collection of the blood sample, improper storage and handling of the specimen, and lab error are just a couple of factors.  One abnormal blood test result should always be confirmed. One lab result by itself, is of little value. but needs to be considered along with other lab results and the condition of the person being tested.

Question 3

age 23, exercise every day, but sleep 5h/day. does lack of sleep contribute to high bilirubin?

Accepted Answer

Gilbert syndrome : This is a condition where total bilirubin will go up under stress. Sleeping only 5 hrs per day could considered stress to the body.

Question 4

bilirubin is 2.1. no symptoms. doc not worried. but what can i eat/drink/take to lower it?  i never drink/smoke. i exercise daily & drink lots of h20.

Accepted Answer

Do not worry: In a year or so, or whenever you see the doctor next time you may wish to get the test repeated. 
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex.

Question 5

alk phos level = 967 .  male 38 yrs old, no other symptoms, healthy, exercise 5+ a wk, & 1 to 2 drinks/wk.
bilirubin=1.6; alt=16;  ast=23; agap?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: 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. Having said that, bone and liver are the two common sources of alkaline phsosphatase. In your case it is probably coming from the bone, but cannot provide a more meaningful opinion without examining you. Talk to the doc who did the tests.

Question 6

eosinophils 7, serum bilirubin direct.42 total.83.all other cbc/lft/kft/crp test within normal range. do strenuous exercise,healthy otherwise.concern?

Accepted Answer

All good: 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. Having said that, none of your result is a cause for concern.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex.

Question 7

can exercise cause slight increase alt and ast but still normal range with normal ggt, alk phos and bilirubin?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Ast and alt are very sensitive to to all kinds of things. Shake your liver around a little too much, drink a little too much alcohol, take the right combo of meds in a little excess or have a little dietary indiscretion and you can see mild increases in ast / alt. Normal levels are still normal and in general we don't get too concerned unless levels are greater than twice the upper limit of normal.

Question 8

glucose	93 urea nitrogen 19 creatinine0.8 sodium144 potassium3.9 chloride 104.9 carbon dioxide28 calcium9.1 protein6.9 albumin4.5 ast 19 alt 38 alk p 55 bilirubin .5 anion gap 9 urea/nitrogen creatinine 23.   exercise daily. why is alt elevated?

Accepted Answer

ALT: For many labs your ALT will be in normal range, higher level for normal up to 55-60. Over the counter meds, such as acetaminophen, alcohol and dietary supplements are notorious for causing mild elevations of ALT. Repeating labs may dissipate the anxiety and your primary care doc would be best to further go into detail having knowledge about your current health status and context.

Question 9

is 1.3 bilirubin normal?

Accepted Answer

Elevated: Depending on the lab and whether it is a total or indirect bili appears to be borderline elevated.

Question 10

is bilirubin of 12 normal?

Accepted Answer

No: That is high unless it is measured in different units than typical. Should correspond to skin changes.

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Why does strenuous exercise lead to elevated bilirubin level in blood?

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Are there any factors that could falsely lower a bilirubin blood test? (diet, donating blood, exercise, fasting)

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Age 23, exercise every day, but sleep 5h/day. does lack of sleep contribute to high bilirubin?

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Bilirubin is 2.1. no symptoms. doc not worried. but what can i eat/drink/take to lower it? i never drink/smoke. i exercise daily & drink lots of h20.

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Alk phos level = 967 . male 38 yrs old, no other symptoms, healthy, exercise 5+ a wk, & 1 to 2 drinks/wk. bilirubin=1.6; alt=16; ast=23; agap?

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Eosinophils 7, serum bilirubin direct.42 total.83.all other cbc/lft/kft/crp test within normal range. do strenuous exercise,healthy otherwise.concern?

A member asked:

Can exercise cause slight increase alt and ast but still normal range with normal ggt, alk phos and bilirubin?

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Glucose 93 urea nitrogen 19 creatinine0.8 sodium144 potassium3.9 chloride 104.9 carbon dioxide28 calcium9.1 protein6.9 albumin4.5 ast 19 alt 38 alk p 55 bilirubin .5 anion gap 9 urea/nitrogen creatinine 23. exercise daily. why is alt elevated?

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Is 1.3 bilirubin normal?

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Is bilirubin of 12 normal?

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