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What would cause bilirubin to rise very suddenly (to almost double) then completely go back down? went up 4 mo. ago and been normal ever since.
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Some ideas: If you have mild Gilbert's and get sick for a few days with a mild viral illness, the indirect bilirubin can skyrocket. Taking a medication that your liver doesn't like can do this. A common duct stone. An episode of hemolysis -- were you sick / have you ever been checked for G6PD deficiency, etc., etc. Lots of possibilities. I'll bet you never find out why -- and hopefully it won't happen again.
Answered 8/31/2014
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