Q: hi, im being tested for celiac/ibd because of gi symptoms. my bilirubin is raised 34 (normal <21) my albumin is 44 and globulin is 19. my iga is 0.8?

Blood tests: There are a few diseases that leap out from blood tests. Most of the time, however, blood tests don't tell the doctor much on their own. These results fall into the second group, not very specific, and not compelling for celiac disease. Good health to you.

Q: if bilirubin is raised with long term raised alt, does that mean liver cirrhosis has started? rest of liver panel normal but raised neutrophils.thanks

Elevated bilirubin: An elevated bilirubin does not necessarily signify cirrhosis, but it does raise concern for how well your liver is doing. If you have had elevated ALT long-term, perhaps you've had an evaluation of your liver to determine what's wrong. If you have not, this new development certainly would make that imperative. I would return to your liver doctor for further evaluation. Good luck.

Q: why are the whites of my eyes discolored in some areas, especially between eyelid? yellow spots not raised. not jaundiced - no bilirubin in urine.

Yellow conjunctiva: Hmmm. all of my eyes are between my eyeliner. Need good picture. Recommend you ask your Dr to look and tell about your concern. You can also google yellow spots on conjunctive and look at images to see if you can match up. But better to show to your Dr.

Q: what causes low bilirubin in adults?

Don't worry: The lab's reference range is set up so that a few percent of healthy people's values lie below the bottom. Especially if you are not obviously sick, this means nothing.

Q: what causes the bilirubin to build up?

Dead blood: It usually depends on age genetics and liver disease. In newborns the liver is not well developed so it cannot process the bilirubin which develops due to dead blood needing to be recycled. In adults there is a genetic cause which is of no significant concern - gilbert's syndrome . But, the other usual culprit could be liver disease due to alcohol abuse, hepatitis, or chronic meds use.

Question 1

i'm having dubin johnson syndrome nd my normal bilirubin around 9 to 12. now it raised to 21 and my us report says haematomegly  liver 15.1 cm.

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Don't treat labs: Dubin-johnson seldom causes trouble, and all labs fluctuate. I'd ignore the elevation if you feel healthy, look for another cause if you're sick. Occasionally a new medicine will kick up you folks' bilirubins. Glad you're taking a proactive approach to your health.

Question 2

i mhbv positive with hpeantigen negative with raised prothobin time raisedconjugate bilirubin nor tot bilirubin raisedsgot sgpt and fatty liver change?

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Need to evaluate: Elevated prothrombin time, bilirubin and liver enzymes warrant further evaluation for liver health. It would be prudent to consult a GI/Liver specialist. In the meantime, refrain from alcohol, Tylenol. Try to lose weight.

Question 3

raised alt for last five yrs from 100-180 hepititis tests negative, bilirubin is on margin, fibroscan shows level two, no probems physically non alcohol?

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Abnormal liver test: Clearly there is a liver process going on. Would extend the valuation to autoimmune and metabolic causes of liver disease.

Question 4

upper right quadrant pain bilirubin 2.8. other liver enzymes raised 2-3 times normal. any help?

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See doctor: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you and your symptoms warrant evaluation by a physician.  You may have gall bladder disease.

Question 5

can bilirubin levels and liver enzymes be raised by a bad virus?

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Yes: This is fairly common. They might also have been raised by the medications a person takes for the virus.  If checking baseline liver function, it is best to wait until the patient has recovered fully from a recent viral illness.

Question 6

hi, im being tested for celiac/ibd because of gi symptoms. my bilirubin is raised 34 (normal <21) my albumin is 44 and globulin is 19. my iga is 0.8?

Accepted Answer

Blood tests: There are a few diseases that leap out from blood tests.  Most of the time, however, blood tests don't tell the doctor much on their own.  These results fall into the second group, not very specific, and not compelling for celiac disease.  Good health to you.

Question 7

if bilirubin is raised with long term raised alt, does that mean liver cirrhosis has started? rest of liver panel normal but raised neutrophils.thanks

Accepted Answer

Elevated bilirubin: An elevated bilirubin does not necessarily signify cirrhosis, but it does raise concern for how well your liver is doing. If you have had elevated ALT long-term, perhaps you've had an evaluation of your liver to determine what's wrong. If you have not, this new development certainly would make that imperative. I would return to your liver doctor for further evaluation. Good luck.

Question 8

why are the whites of my eyes discolored in some areas, especially between eyelid? yellow spots not raised. not jaundiced - no bilirubin in urine.

Accepted Answer

Yellow conjunctiva: Hmmm. all of my eyes are between my eyeliner. Need good picture. Recommend you ask your Dr to look and tell about your concern. You can also google yellow spots on conjunctive and look at images to see if you can match up. But better to show to your Dr.

Question 9

what causes low bilirubin in adults?

Accepted Answer

Don't worry: The lab's reference range is set up so that a few percent of healthy people's values lie below the bottom. Especially if you are not obviously sick, this means nothing.

Question 10

what causes the bilirubin to build up?

Accepted Answer

Dead blood: It usually depends on age genetics and liver disease. In newborns the liver is not well developed so it cannot process the bilirubin which develops due to dead blood needing to be recycled. In adults there is a genetic cause which is of no significant concern - gilbert's syndrome . But, the other usual culprit could be liver disease due to alcohol abuse, hepatitis, or chronic meds use.

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I'm having dubin johnson syndrome nd my normal bilirubin around 9 to 12. now it raised to 21 and my us report says haematomegly liver 15.1 cm.

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I mhbv positive with hpeantigen negative with raised prothobin time raisedconjugate bilirubin nor tot bilirubin raisedsgot sgpt and fatty liver change?

A member asked:

Raised alt for last five yrs from 100-180 hepititis tests negative, bilirubin is on margin, fibroscan shows level two, no probems physically non alcohol?

A member asked:

Upper right quadrant pain bilirubin 2.8. other liver enzymes raised 2-3 times normal. any help?

A member asked:

Can bilirubin levels and liver enzymes be raised by a bad virus?

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Hi, im being tested for celiac/ibd because of gi symptoms. my bilirubin is raised 34 (normal <21) my albumin is 44 and globulin is 19. my iga is 0.8?

A member asked:

If bilirubin is raised with long term raised alt, does that mean liver cirrhosis has started? rest of liver panel normal but raised neutrophils.thanks

A member asked:

Why are the whites of my eyes discolored in some areas, especially between eyelid? yellow spots not raised. not jaundiced - no bilirubin in urine.

A member asked:

What causes low bilirubin in adults?

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What causes the bilirubin to build up?

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