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A 25-year-old male 2 years before being diagnosed with hepatitis b.after checkup doctor said the viral load is within the limit. there is no need to take medicine. now, his lft says he has 0.8mg/dl of direct bilirubin. high level of direct bilirubin?

Q: a 25-year-old male 2 years before being diagnosed with hepatitis b.after checkup doctor said the viral load is within the limit. there is no need to take medicine. now, his lft says he has 0.8mg/dl of direct bilirubin. high level of direct bilirubin?

: The information you provided is not sufficient to provide a meaningful opinion. It would be prudent to consult a GI/Liver specialist to ensure proper treatment for infection, as it is treatable.

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

The information you provided is not sufficient to provide a meaningful opinion. It would be prudent to consult a GI/Liver specialist to ensure proper treatment for infection, as it is treatable.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 2/27/2022

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A member asked:

A 25-year-old male 2 years before being diagnosed with hepatitis b.after checkup doctor said the viral load is within the limit. there is no need to take medicine. now, his lft says he has 0.8mg/dl of direct bilirubin. high level of direct bilirubin?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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