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I am 31 year old male and all my labs are normal except bilirubin is 2.1 and the past four years when I have had labs its been 1.4, 1.8,1.8, 1.8 and now 2.1 i had ultrasound today and was told normal and keep an eye on bilirubin but I m not a big drinker and I m very active. Any advice?Thanks Josh
Bilirubin level elevated in hepatitis most commonly.
Blockage of bile duct may cause high bilirubin level. Sometime blokage of bile duct may be because of gallstones. Ultrasoundsonography is helpful for diagnosis.
Cirhosis of liver may elevated Bilirubin level. In hemolytic anemia bilirubin level is high. ...
Liver function test is helpful for further diagnosis.
Take care. Thank you very much.
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What Causes Elevation In Bilirubin Level?
Thanks for contacting healthcare magic. Bilirubin level elevated in hepatitis most commonly. Blockage of bile duct may cause high bilirubin level. Sometime blokage of bile duct may be because of gallstones. Ultrasound sonography is helpful for diagnosis. Cirhosis of liver may elevated Bilirubin level. In hemolytic anemia bilirubin level is high. ... Liver function test is helpful for further diagnosis. Take care. Thank you very much.