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How can high bilirubin in a 15 year old be treated?
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Depends: This would depend on the cause of the high bilirubin. There are many causes, including a benign form called gilbert disease which requires no treatment. I would encourage you to speak with the patient's physician about causes of the abnormal test and treatment options.
Answered 8/26/2013
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