Q: what is the cause of elevated bilirubin in young man,more than 2 years? bilirubin is 31(norm <17)no gilbert syndrome

Many possible causes: ... ranging from problems with the gallbladder or bile duct to liver problems to problems with metabolism. If you know that Gilbert syndrome is not present, you must have seen a physician about this in the past. If a diagnosis still has not been made, I would ask to see a hepatologist for more definitive testing. Good luck.

Q: 20 yrs old and feel like im in perfect health but my physical came back and said elevated bilirubin and protienurea so what could be the problem?

Hepatitis: See your doctor for a complete explanation. Bilirubin rises with over production (hemolytic problems) or failure to conjugate and/or excrete (liver problems). Proteinuria has many causes, glomulonephritis, caused by hepatitis could explain both. You need to see your doctor fo sort this out.

Q: what exactly does having elevated bilirubin in the liver mean?

See below: Elevated bilirubin may be due to excess destruction of red cells, liver inflammation, and/or blockage to the flow of bile. See this site for more information. http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/jaundice/pages/causes.aspx.

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

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.

Q: is elevated bilirubin something to be concerned about?

Depends on the cause: Depends on the cause of elevated bilirubin.Bilirubin can be elevated due to many causes 1infectious hepatitis 2toxic hepatitis due to toxins and drugs 3gall stones and cholecystitis 4alcoholic hepatitis and cirrohsis 5liver cancer and metastatic cancer in liver 5gilberts syndrome so the prognosis and treatment depends on the cause of elevated bilirubin.

Q: elevated bilirubin, alcohol free for 20 years, what might be the cause?

Hard to say . . .: There are many causes for an elevated bilirubin. Some causes are harmless, while other causes can be pretty serious. If this is the first time that you have had an elevated bilirubin, it is important to have other blood tests, as well as imaging studies of your liver. Best of luck.

Q: elevated bilirubin levels and gallstones, should i be concerned?

Yes: Gallstones may be leaving the gallbladder and obstructing the bile ducts. This can cause bile to back up in the liver and elevate the bilirubin levels. You should discuss with your surgeon or doctor.

Question 1

explanations for elevated bilirubin ?  (indirect high, direct normal)...also normal hemoglobin, low platelets, other liver function tests normal

Accepted Answer

Need more info: About 2-3% of otherwise normal people have elevated bilirubin, usually less than 5.0 mg/dL. Gilbert's disease is a usual cause and it despite disease in the name, it does not adversely affect a person's health. If you have any symptoms, it would be prudent to see your doctor. Consult this site for more info.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gilberts-syndrome/basics/definition/CON-20024904

Question 2

elevated hemoglobin 18.3, elevated hematocrit 54.8, elevated bilirubin 1.9. abdominal pain adult age 43. why?

Accepted Answer

See hematologist: Possible causes include cigarette smoking or other source of carbon monoxide poisoning, chronic lung disease, sleep apnea, kidney tumor, and polycythemia (a marrow disease). See a hematologist.

Question 3

blood work done 5 years ago, my reticulyte count was at 0.6 on a scale of 0.5-1.5. everything else was normal including ldh, rbc, hemoglobin and haptoglobin. i have been told i have gilberts bc my indirect bilirubin is elevated when fasting. normal?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like Gilbert: It is very common and a non-problem. Gilbert folks who fast for a day or two get a little deeper jaundice that you can see looking at the whites of the eyes in direct sunlight. Stop worrying m, think about trying this and best wishes.

Question 4

what is the cause of elevated bilirubin in young man,more than 2 years? bilirubin is 31(norm <17)no gilbert syndrome

Accepted Answer

Many possible causes: ... ranging from problems with the gallbladder or bile duct to liver problems to problems with metabolism. If you know that Gilbert syndrome is not present, you must have seen a physician about this in the past. If a diagnosis still has not been made, I would ask to see a hepatologist for more definitive testing. Good luck.

Question 5

20 yrs old and feel like im in perfect health but my physical came back and said elevated bilirubin and protienurea so what could be the problem?

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis: See  your doctor for a complete explanation. Bilirubin rises with over production (hemolytic problems) or failure to conjugate and/or excrete (liver problems). Proteinuria has many causes, glomulonephritis, caused by hepatitis could explain both.  You need to see your doctor fo sort this out.

Question 6

what exactly does having elevated bilirubin in the liver mean?

Accepted Answer

See below: Elevated bilirubin may be due to excess destruction of red cells, liver inflammation, and/or blockage to the flow of bile. See this site for more information.
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/jaundice/pages/causes.aspx.

Question 7

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 8

is elevated bilirubin something to be concerned about?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the cause: Depends on the cause of elevated bilirubin.Bilirubin can be elevated due to many causes
1infectious hepatitis
2toxic hepatitis due to toxins and drugs
3gall stones and cholecystitis
4alcoholic hepatitis and cirrohsis
5liver cancer and metastatic cancer in liver
5gilberts syndrome 
so the prognosis and treatment depends on the cause of elevated bilirubin.

Question 9

elevated bilirubin, alcohol free for 20 years, what might be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say . . .: There are many causes for an elevated bilirubin. Some causes are harmless, while other causes can be pretty serious. If this is the first time that you have had an elevated bilirubin, it is important to have other blood tests, as well as imaging studies of your liver. Best of luck.

Question 10

elevated bilirubin levels and gallstones, should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Gallstones may be leaving the gallbladder and obstructing the bile ducts.  This can cause bile to back up in the liver and elevate the bilirubin levels.  

You should discuss with your surgeon or doctor.

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Explanations for elevated bilirubin ? (indirect high, direct normal)...also normal hemoglobin, low platelets, other liver function tests normal

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Elevated hemoglobin 18.3, elevated hematocrit 54.8, elevated bilirubin 1.9. abdominal pain adult age 43. why?

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Blood work done 5 years ago, my reticulyte count was at 0.6 on a scale of 0.5-1.5. everything else was normal including ldh, rbc, hemoglobin and haptoglobin. i have been told i have gilberts bc my indirect bilirubin is elevated when fasting. normal?

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What is the cause of elevated bilirubin in young man,more than 2 years? bilirubin is 31(norm <17)no gilbert syndrome

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20 yrs old and feel like im in perfect health but my physical came back and said elevated bilirubin and protienurea so what could be the problem?

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What exactly does having elevated bilirubin in the liver mean?

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

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Is elevated bilirubin something to be concerned about?

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Elevated bilirubin, alcohol free for 20 years, what might be the cause?

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Elevated bilirubin levels and gallstones, should i be concerned?

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