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Recovering From Jaundice. Recovered Lost Weight, Digestion Is Good. Eyes And Urine Slightly Yellow. Why Is My Bilirubin Not Going Below 1?

Hello sir, I am 27 Male, recovering from jaundice , before 1 month my bilirubin level was 12 and i lost weight, but now it come down to 1 and recovered 50% weight. my digestion is good, i am on a low fat diet taking lots of liquid but the bilirubin level is not going down below 1. i had started to going for work. i am not having problems just my bilirubin level is not going down below 1, and my eye and urine are still very light yellow. thanks
posted on Fri, 29 Jun 2012
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Dear Gambler,

Thanks for contacting Healthcare Magic.

You probably had acute hepatitis which is now recovering. Your bilirubin has come down to 1 mg%, and this normal level of bilirubin. So you really don't need to worry. you have already recovered.

The colour of eyes take little more time than bilirubin to become normal. Don't worry it will also get better. Normally also urine colour may be light yellow, also this may vary according to the amount of water and fluids you are taking.

Best Wishes,

Dr Dinesh Singal
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Recovering From Jaundice. Recovered Lost Weight, Digestion Is Good. Eyes And Urine Slightly Yellow. Why Is My Bilirubin Not Going Below 1?

Dear Gambler, Thanks for contacting Healthcare Magic. You probably had acute hepatitis which is now recovering. Your bilirubin has come down to 1 mg%, and this normal level of bilirubin. So you really don t need to worry. you have already recovered. The colour of eyes take little more time than bilirubin to become normal. Don t worry it will also get better. Normally also urine colour may be light yellow, also this may vary according to the amount of water and fluids you are taking. Best Wishes, Dr Dinesh Singal