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What Could Be The Reason For Extreme Fatigue, Paleness And Dark Circles Around Eyes, Muscle Weakness, Elevated Bilirubin Levels In A Child?

Just got blood test results for my son. Everything was normal except for a slightly elevated bilirubin of 1.7. He is 13 years old, 5'4", and weighs 133lbs. His diet is balanced. His activity includes 2 hr martial arts classes twice a week, which he has been doing for 6+ years, but has been unable to complete for the past month. He lasts about an hour then gets so fatigued he needs to sit down. During these episodes of extreme fatigue, he becomes pale and gets dark circles under his eyes, and he complains of muscle weakness. His doctor seems unconcerned, but I am. Should I insist on further blood tests?
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based on the question above your child could have viral hepatitis, which explains the elavated bilurubin and clinical symptoms.definetely he needs to be evaluated further. perhaps his diet also needs to be checked.
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What Could Be The Reason For Extreme Fatigue, Paleness And Dark Circles Around Eyes, Muscle Weakness, Elevated Bilirubin Levels In A Child?

based on the question above your child could have viral hepatitis, which explains the elavated bilurubin and clinical symptoms.definetely he needs to be evaluated further. perhaps his diet also needs to be checked.