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What are reasons why just bilirubin would be elevated on liver functioning test?

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Possibilities: Gilbert's features a mild, usually lifelong elevation of indirect bilirubin; it's a non-problm. If you're hemolyzing (red cell problem, runner, others), this will raise indirect bilirubin. Medicines or inborn errors that cause cholestasis raise direct bilirubin. Trusting you're not having pain, as with an obstructed bile duct.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 7/9/2014

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My Liver function test results are SGOT: 76.3, SGPT: 85.73, GGT:64.2, Serum globulin: 2.01 & Serum ALB/ Globulin ratio: 2.1. Bilirubin is within range. Is there any cause for concern? Should I take any medicines?

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