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Is it normal for bilirubin to be high a year after surgery? it has gone down some but continues to be high. even showing signs of jaundice off and on.

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Dr. Rifat Naghmi answered

Bilirubin: I rise in bilirubin indicates either obstruction somewhere in the biliary tract or hemolysis (destruction of red cells). See a gastroenterolist for an expert opinion.

Answered 10/3/2015

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A member asked:

Is it normal for bilirubin to be high a year after surgery? it has gone down some but continues to be high. even showing signs of jaundice off and on.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rifat Naghmi answered

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