Question 1

high bilirubin cause itching?

Accepted Answer

Yes: High bilirubin due to obstruction of biliary tract, i.E, high direct acting bilirubin does cause itching. The itching may be due to bile acids but that is semantics.

Question 2

suffering from hepatitis a,  i still have high levels of alkaline phosphatase and bilirubin. main problem is  severe itching all round the day, ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The elevated bilirubin is what causes the itching.  The bilirubin is deposited in the skin, that is what makes you yellow, and it itches.  There is nothing you can do except wait until your liver gets better and the bilirubin drops down to normal.  

In the meantime, taking an antihistamine might help, but you have to watch for sedation.  Talk to your doctor about that.

Question 3

have dj syndrome. what is the treatment/medicine for high bilirubin level of more than 25 with itching, pale stool, yellow urine n eyes, low appetite?

Accepted Answer

Something else?: With the pale stools, it's time to consider that perhaps you have a second cause of direct / conjugated hyperbilirubinemia, or that the diagnosis of dubin-johnson's was a presumptive one and perhaps you have a mild adult version of alagille's or something similar. Even dj patients can get a common duct gallstone or a tumor. Time for a good workup. Good luck.

Question 4

what causes baking soda to relieve itches from wasp stings?

Accepted Answer

Sodium bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate): Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate. It neutralizes the bee's venom.

Question 5

my uncle is experiencing chronic itching all over his body, especially on his back,soles of feet and palms. his total bilirubin -31.what should he do?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: If his itching is from a liver disease, he will need a medication to bind the bile acid. Consult a gastroenterologist.

Question 6

is it possible to get entire body itching from liver problems, but have no signs of jaundice.? bilirubin within normal ranges.

Accepted Answer

Yes it is possible: Yes it is possible sometimes the enzymes are elevated and bilirubin may be normal and patients have itching all over body.

Question 7

gall bladder removed, bilirubin levels at 80 something, after hospital less itchy, itching has increased and pain under right rib started what do i do?

Accepted Answer

See surgeon: See surgeon immediately make sure you do not have a bile leak.

Question 8

i have itching all over the body. i have 1.6 mg/dl bilirubin level. gone through ultrasound, everything is normal. no gallstone. no yellowing of skin.

Accepted Answer

Likely unrelated: Your isolated bilirubin of 1.6 may be a normal finding for you (assuming all other liver tests are alright). Hepatitis testing done? Some people can have a slight elevation of bilirubin ; be normal for them, called gilbert's syndrome. The itching may be evaluated by a dermatologist for a skin condition.

Question 9

a knot inside my leg that itches, what causes that ?

Accepted Answer

Leg lump: could be a new boil that initially swells and stretches skin and itches like zits, could be a fatty tumor, if stays and gets bigger, needs doctor visit...

Question 10

the outside of my nose really itches can you tell me what causes this....?

Accepted Answer

Itchy Nose: There are a few conditions that may cause an itchy nose. They include:
the common cold, 
allergies or hay fever.
If you have an itchy nose but do not believe a cold or allergies are the cause, you should consult your healthcare provider.

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Suffering from hepatitis a, i still have high levels of alkaline phosphatase and bilirubin. main problem is severe itching all round the day, ?

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Have dj syndrome. what is the treatment/medicine for high bilirubin level of more than 25 with itching, pale stool, yellow urine n eyes, low appetite?

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What causes baking soda to relieve itches from wasp stings?

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My uncle is experiencing chronic itching all over his body, especially on his back,soles of feet and palms. his total bilirubin -31.what should he do?

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Is it possible to get entire body itching from liver problems, but have no signs of jaundice.? bilirubin within normal ranges.

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Gall bladder removed, bilirubin levels at 80 something, after hospital less itchy, itching has increased and pain under right rib started what do i do?

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I have itching all over the body. i have 1.6 mg/dl bilirubin level. gone through ultrasound, everything is normal. no gallstone. no yellowing of skin.

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A knot inside my leg that itches, what causes that ?

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The outside of my nose really itches can you tell me what causes this....?

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