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What Causes Elevated Bilirubin Levels?

I donated a left liver lobe 5 years ago (plus gallbladder removal to better visualize and remove the liver). Initially LFTs were elevated but returned to normal. Now my LFTs are normal but my bilirubin level is mildly elevated...what is the significance of this?
posted on Thu, 30 Oct 2014
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Welcome to healthcare magic. Thank you for posting your query.
I can understand your concern.

Elevated bilirubin level without raised Liver enzymes could be due to pancreatitis obstructing the bile duct, or it could be stones in the bile duct which have originated on their own or fatty liver .
It is difficult to make a pin point diagnosis without actually examining you.

I would suggest you to
- Take a soft,bland diet for a week.
- Get an ultrasound of the abdomen done
- Get your amylase and lipase levels done

Visit a gastroenterologist. He/she can examine you and correlate clinically.

Hope this helps.
Write back to us.
Regards.
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What Causes Elevated Bilirubin Levels?

Welcome to healthcare magic. Thank you for posting your query. I can understand your concern. Elevated bilirubin level without raised Liver enzymes could be due to pancreatitis obstructing the bile duct, or it could be stones in the bile duct which have originated on their own or fatty liver . It is difficult to make a pin point diagnosis without actually examining you. I would suggest you to - Take a soft,bland diet for a week. - Get an ultrasound of the abdomen done - Get your amylase and lipase levels done Visit a gastroenterologist. He/she can examine you and correlate clinically. Hope this helps. Write back to us. Regards.