What Causes Mildly Raised Bilirubin Level?

Posted on Sun, 30 Aug 2015

Medically reviewed by Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team

Sun, 30 Aug 2015 Answered on

Mon, 21 Sep 2015 Last reviewed on

Question : my total bilirubin is 2.0, my XXXXXXX is 117 . is it normal or to be worried. the bilirubin level is hovering in and around this value for quite some time now

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Your findings suggests mildly raised bilirubin level.

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Your findings suggests mildly raised bilirubin level.Alkaline phosphatase is towards upper limit but within normal range.
It is important to know level of direct and indirect bilirubin,SGPT,SGOT,GGT.
You may need proper clinical evaluation and few more investigations.

You may need routine hemogram,viral markers and ultrasound of abdomen.
You may need few medicines after evaluation.

Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar