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.

Question 1

can mild diffuse fatty liver infiltration cause elevated bilirubin? gallbladder was removed with no stones.

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Multiple causes of elevated bilirubin.  Liver inflammation, hepatitis, acquired gilbert's syndrome, postoperative status, etc. Should not remove a gallbladder without stones only for a blood test finding, which hopefully was not your situation.

Question 2

what causes elevated bilirubin after gallbladder surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends on how: Much of elevation and how soon after surgery.  If it is sudden elevation shortly after surgery, it could mean something bad, like retained stone, obstruction of common duct, liver damage, etc.  Conversely, if is is a slight elevation years after surgery, then it is probably not even related.

Question 3

can fatty liver cause elevated bilirubin? alt 100 ast 40 bili 1.4. gallbladder removed 1 wk low function can this cause elevations in both no stones.

Accepted Answer

Elevated bilirubin: Your total bilirubin is at 1.4, which is mildly above the normal range.  You might have a condition known as gilbert's syndrome, which is a benign condition.  Rarely you would see mild elevation of total bilirubin with fatty liver infiltration, unless you are at the advance stage (liver cirrhosis).  Suggest to repeat lfts in 3 months.

Question 4

what causes elevated bilirubin and liver enzymes after gallbladder removal with ercp and stent placement after?

Accepted Answer

ERCP: Many laboratory values can be elevated after manipulation of your biliary tract with ERCP and stent placement since it is an invasive procedure. Your laboratory values are all relative and your provider can trend them. The important thing is to have close followup with your gastroenterologist regarding these lab values and/or any new symptoms like abdominal pain or nausea/vomiting after ERCP.

Question 5

slightly elevated bilirubin (1.7) with elevated wbc (12.6) and rbc (5.35). history of ercp and gall bladder removal. is this cause for concern?

Accepted Answer

Fevers?: Are you having fevers or chills? Do you know what your bilirubin was before?  These labs warrant further investigation especially if you have any symptoms.

Question 6

doctor suspects pancreatitis elevated bilirubin swollen bile ducts on liver gall bladder removed in 2009 pain unbearable.  what can i do?

Accepted Answer

ERCP: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a procedure used to identify stones, tumors, or narrowing in the bile ducts. The procedure is done through an endoscope.  In addition, it can be accompanied by endoscopic sphincterotomy, which cuts the ampulla of vater allowing for decompression and drainage of the bile duct.  A gastroenterologist usually does this procedure under anesthesia.

Question 7

had abdominal u/s - slightly elevated bilirubin. us was normal except some cholesterol polyps in gallbladder but also said ascites throughout the abdomen which confused me. impression noted cholesterol polyps otherwise unremarkable u/s? logical?

Accepted Answer

: No Ascites is never normal.

Question 8

had an embolism yr ago. can it damage liver? all blood work normalized except bilirubin which fluctuates between normal & slightly elevated. liver u/s /gallbladder normal. last 3 bilirubin tests past 3 mths 25,19 and 21 umol/l. could this be serious?

Accepted Answer

: Embolism of what? pl specify. Your labs just need to be followed up

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

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.

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Can mild diffuse fatty liver infiltration cause elevated bilirubin? gallbladder was removed with no stones.

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What causes elevated bilirubin after gallbladder surgery?

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Can fatty liver cause elevated bilirubin? alt 100 ast 40 bili 1.4. gallbladder removed 1 wk low function can this cause elevations in both no stones.

A member asked:

What causes elevated bilirubin and liver enzymes after gallbladder removal with ercp and stent placement after?

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Slightly elevated bilirubin (1.7) with elevated wbc (12.6) and rbc (5.35). history of ercp and gall bladder removal. is this cause for concern?

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Doctor suspects pancreatitis elevated bilirubin swollen bile ducts on liver gall bladder removed in 2009 pain unbearable. what can i do?

A member asked:

Had abdominal u/s - slightly elevated bilirubin. us was normal except some cholesterol polyps in gallbladder but also said ascites throughout the abdomen which confused me. impression noted cholesterol polyps otherwise unremarkable u/s? logical?

A member asked:

Had an embolism yr ago. can it damage liver? all blood work normalized except bilirubin which fluctuates between normal & slightly elevated. liver u/s /gallbladder normal. last 3 bilirubin tests past 3 mths 25,19 and 21 umol/l. could this be serious?

A member asked:

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

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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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