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My brother got high bilurubin 4 th time. we have taken test for hep b n c and we got negative and all scan report for liver looks fine. help please ?

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Hyperbilirubinemia..: A common cause for elevated bilirubin in an otherwise healthy person is a genetic condition called gilbert's syndrome which requires no treatment. Following up with your physician is important to getting the correct diagnosis. Good luck!

Answered 2/12/2014

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A member asked:

My brother got high bilurubin 4 th time. we have taken test for hep b n c and we got negative and all scan report for liver looks fine. help please ?

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