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Im having right abdominal discomfort. blood work showed elevated bilirubin and other liver proteins so after several weeks i did more blood work and bilirubin was lower but still slightly elevated. what can cause bilirubin levels to go up and down?
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Hyperbilirubinemia: Bilirubin is a byproduct of hemoglobin that is released from dead red blood cells. It is a toxic byproduct which is normally neutralized in the liver and it's remnants are excreted with bile. So, if you have excessive destruction of RBCs (hemolysis), diseased or non-functional liver or blocked bile ducts (by a stone, tumor, scar etc), you end up with high bilirubin in the blood (hyperbilirubinemia
Answered 8/25/2020
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Hepatitis: What you described suggests hepatitis. More than just liver function tests, you ought to get tested for hepatitis viruses. Talk to your doctor about additional investigation. Do not take alcohol or Tylenol or related medications. Wish you good health!
Answered 8/29/2020
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