Question 1

how do i lower my total bilirubin level without using medication?

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Nothing: You need to figure if te direct or indirect bilirubin is high and what is causing that elevation.

Question 2

is 2.4mg/dl total bilirubin high? if so, what can be done to lower it?

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Yes and it depends : On the cause.  2.4mg/dl is high for total bilirubin.  First thing to do is to find out if it is direct or indirect or both types of bilirubin that are elevated.  High bilirubin can be due to liver disease, hemolysis, biliary obstruction and the treatment is dictated by the cause of the abnormality.

Question 3

hi, my total bilirubin levels does not go to decrease less then 2 kindly suggest me how to reduce and i am facing this problem since childhood?

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Bilirubin: There are 2 types of bilirubin and if they are abnormal can mean differ things. There is a a pattern when the unconjugated level is slightly high throughout life and is common in families. It is called Gilbert's. Ask your doctor to obtain a fractionated bilirubin to help with the diagnosis.

Question 4

total bilirubin should go lower after gall bladder is removed?

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Not necessarily: Gallbladder disease will only cause jaundice if a gallstone has exited the gallbladder and is blocking the outflow of the liver (common bile duct stone).  This can be managed surgically, or, more commonly, by endoscopic removal (ercp).  A very common cause of jaundice is gilbert's disease, which is harmless; one tends to get jaundiced with any stress, including surgery or acute inflammation.A.

Question 5

is total bilirubin 2.8 dangerous ?

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Can be: It is important to determine why the bilirubin is elevated. It may be a transient phenomenon due to a viral infection or the result of metastases to the liver and a whole lot of things in between. All lab results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the test is usually in the best position to do that.

Question 6

what does low total bilirubin mean?

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Low is OK: In general we all worry about elevated bilirubin. Low bilirubin does not suggest any particular illness, it can be cause by certain medications and vitamin c.

Question 7

is a total bilirubin level of 10 normal ?

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Not normal: 10is a very high total bilirubin. You should see your doctor as soon as possible to find out the cause of the elevated bilirubin

Question 8

my total bilirubin is 1.3, is this normal?

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Yes: This is actually within the reference range for most labs, and these are set so that a fair number of healthy folks fall outside.

Question 9

my total bilirubin is 13.7  is it alarming?

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Follow your DR: Need more details and history, I would suggest following your DR's advice for further evaluation and treatment.

Question 10

is a total bilirubin level of 21umol normal?

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Maybe: Lab tests can be tricky!  is it 21μmol/l?  Or maybe its 2.1?  Or in mmol?  (sometimes it can feel like high school physics again with all the unit conversions ;) )

the bilirubin level might be elevated, especially if you have a reason (like a recent bruise, hepatitis, or gallstones).  If you have concerns, talk to your doc!

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Total bilirubin should go lower after gall bladder is removed?

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Is a total bilirubin level of 10 normal ?

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