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Hi, i have recently quit drinking and smoking after 15 years, and started to lose weight. i am 230 lbs right now and am on diet. i have had elevated bilirubin levels for the past 3 months. i am taking hypertension meds. what can cause elevated level?
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You did the right thing by stopping to smoke. Your bilirubin levels if not normalzed soon will need testing for liver and gall bladder related reasons.
Answered 9/24/2021
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How elevated? All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, you may need to repeat the test to see if it is stable or changing. If liver disease is suspected your doctor can test for that. Wish you good health!
Answered 9/26/2021
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