indirect bilirubin 1.2-1.6 and direct 0.2-0.4 when fasting, when i eat, it goes down to normal being around 1.0 and 0.1 respectively. dr said gilbert?

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Indirect bilirubin 1.6, direct 0.3. Direct is only 0.1 above normal. Dr. Said gilbert's. Abdominal u/s normal. Gilberts?

Answer 1

Gilbert's: it is most likly Gibert's but should look for hemolysis

Answer 2

Very: Bilirubin tests are very accurate in measuring the level of bilirubin. An elevated bilirubin does not always necessarily indicated a severe disease and the bilirubin can be elevated for a number of reasons.

Answer 3

Very: They'll tell you how much conjugated and unconjugated bilirubin are in your blood. What it means is for your physician and you to figure out.

Answer 4

Dead blood: It usually depends on age genetics and liver disease. In newborns the liver is not well developed so it cannot process the bilirubin which develops due to dead blood needing to be recycled. In adults there is a genetic cause which is of no significant concern - gilbert's syndrome . But, the other usual culprit could be liver disease due to alcohol abuse, hepatitis, or chronic meds use.

Answer 5

Three mechanisms: High bilirubin that is almost all unconjugated means hemolysis (tearing up red cells too fast) or gilbert's non-disease. If it is mostly conjugated, the bile ducts are obstructed, perhaps by a stone or tumor. If both are way up, probably the liver cells are being damaged.

Answer 6

1.5 or less: Normal is generally less than 1.5. Every lab is different and normal highs may range from 1 to 1.8.

Answer 7

Depends on lab: A normal total bilirubin level, depending on the laboratory performing it, will be around 1.0 to 1.2 or less.

Answer 8

0 to 1 by our lab: Depends slightly on lab used. Our lab uses 0.0 to 1.0 fmg/dl or total bilirubin and 0.0 to 0.3 for direct bilirubin. Direct/conjugated bilirubin can be elevated in liver/biliary system disease, and indirect/unconjugated bilirubin can go high with hemolysis (break-up of red blood cells in blood stream), can be a harmless inherited condition (eg gilbert's), and has various other causes.

Answer 9

See below: Agree with Dr. P. The normal range for total bilirubin level in the blood is 0.3 to 1.9 milligrams per deciliter. Direct, or conjugated, bilirubin normally ranges from 0 to 0.3 milligrams per deciliter. Have a healthy diet, exercise, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, if you do, . Wish you good health!

Answer 10

We all have bili: Bilirubin is a by-product of blood cell breakdown which every living-human has. Small amount is normal, but too much can be toxic to the developing brain. Level of 14 or more in preterm and 17 in fullterm baby is concerning and needs medical attention. Feed the baby--as much as possible, more feeding, faster resolution of jaundice. Consult and follow up with doc..Good luck.

indirect bilirubin 1.2-1.6 and direct 0.2-0.4 when fasting, when i eat, it goes down to normal being around 1.0 and 0.1 respectively. dr said gilbert?

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