Question 1

what causes high bilirubin?

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Liver disease: Obstruction of the biliary tract
rbc destruction
drug

and others.

Question 2

is high bilirubin always dangerous?

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Depends: It depends on the age of the patient and the level of the jaundice. Jaundice in adults is not as dangerous in that the bilirubin (which causes the jaundice) is not damaging, but it can indicate a condition that is (liver failure.) in babies, a high level of bilirubin can lead to a condition where the bilirubin gets into the brain and causes permanent damage to the developing brain cells.

Question 3

what is a high bilirubin level in adults?

Accepted Answer

More than ~1.5 mg/dL: Or thereabouts. Whether it means anything is another story. Folks with gilbert's hover between here and maybe 3-4 without being sick. Folks who have hemolysis from illness or extreme athletics run a high bilirubin that's well tolerated. Liver disease and bile duct obstruction are likely to raise bile salts and the jaundice is thus more unpleasant.

Question 4

do athletes usually have high bilirubin level?

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No: A few percent of people have gilbert's and a lifelong elevated bilirubin as a non-problem. Marathonners may get hemolysis from pavement-pounding with the feet and this may produce a slightly high bilirubin. Don't even pay attention to a bilirubin within a reference range.

Question 5

what causes high bilirubin levels in teenagers?

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Many possibilities: There are many possible causes for high bilirubin, but they all come down to the liver either not processing bilirubin properly or the body producing more bilirubin than the liver can process.

Question 6

what does high bilirubin mean and what damage ?

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Depending on levels.: Bilirubin is a by-product of blood cell breakdown which every living-human has. Small amount is normal, but too much can be toxic to the developing brain. Level of 14 or more in preterm and 17 in fullterm baby is concerning and needs medical attention. Feed the baby--as much as possible, more feeding, faster resolution of jaundice. Consult and follow up with doc..Good luck.

Question 7

what is considered to be a high bilirubin level?

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See below: In an adult a level above 1.0 mg would be considered high. See this site for more info.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/bilirubin/my00094/dsection=results.

Question 8

how do i get my high bilirubin levels to come down?

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High bilirubin: The answer depends on why your bilirubin levels are elevated. This can be of no consequence at all in some circumstances or a sign of a serious illness in others. If your bilirubin is elevated, you need an evaluation to find out why. See your doctor soon.  You may need to see a gastroenterologist, in addition. Good luck.

Question 9

my bilirubin is sometimes high , what does this indicate?

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GIlbert's?: If this happens often when you get a chemical profile, and you have no signs or symptoms referable to abdomen or liver, then ask your physician whether you have gilbert's non-disease, or one of the other mild genetic glitches that cause bilirubin to run high. Good luck.

Question 10

what could be the cause of abnormally high bilirubin levels?

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High billirubin: Elevation of billirubin can be caused production. Accelerated breakdown of red blood cells. Liver disease one of many functions is to remove from blood stream. Blocked excretion billirubin should be deposited in gall bladder as bile salts any thing blocking exit can raise billirubin. I have simply covered about a couple hundred disease conditions. Need to consult your doctor.

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