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Why Is My Bilirubin Level Elevated To A Level Of 7.4?

My bilirubin was 7.4 has never been elevated, I do have fatty liver , high cholesterol and sugar is borderline at 111 , I recently started exercising due to needing to lose weight and having a sedentary job- the provider says we will recheck it again in two weeks but I am so worried and reading things on the internet that have me in a panic. My bilirubin has never been elevated before but LFT s were slightly.

posted on Sat, 18 Aug 2018

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Mon, 29 Oct 2018 Answered on

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Keep me posted

General & Family Physician, Dr. Dr. Parth Goswami's Response

Hi,

High bilirubin could be due to liver involvement in fatty liver.
But before labeling it due to fatty liver you need to investigate as follow.

-HBsAg Elisa
-Anti-HCV ELISA Test
-Anti-HAV antibodies
-Anti-HEV antibody
-Peripheral smear examination report and CBC

All these investigations is to rule out hepatitis and hemolytic anemia.
If already done this report than Kindly attach it.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami,
General & Family Physician

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Why Is My Bilirubin Level Elevated To A Level Of 7.4?

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