What does elevated bilirubin indicate

What does elevated bilirubin indicate?

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I also have an elevated bilirubin level. I started having problems over a year ago while I was a missionary in the Philippines. Doctors told me that some of typical reasons for having an elevated bilirubin level are hepatitis, infectious mo…

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If this is your dog, has the vet not run through the results with you and told you of any suspicions they may have? It’s hard to answer this in context because you haven’t what your dog’s symptoms are or what sort of increases there are, s…

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I need help understanding some lab results…?

Q: My husband was diagnosed with Mono/EBV and Viral Hepatitis. He is also jaundiced. He had some lab work done and all his doctor told him was that his white blood count was elevated indicating infection. He had much more done than that. We need help understanding if the following results are normal with what he has going on or if we should look to see if there is something else wrong.WBC 16.9RBC 4.60Hgb 13.1Hct 38.2Lymphocytes% 36.0Albumin 2.9 g/dLTotal Bilirubin 8.4 mg/dLAlkaline Phosphatase 634 units/LSGOT (AST) 194 units/LSGPT (ALT) 262 units/LHepatitis Panel was all normal.MonoSpot was positive for EBV

A: Sure. His white blood cell (WBC) count is high, which means he has an infection going on. His lymphocyte (a type of WBC involved in killing viruses) count is high, which means that the major reason for the elevated WBC count is a viral infection.His liver enzymes (AST and ALT) are elevated into the hundreds, which means he has a form of liver disease affecting his liver function (e.g. hepatitis, or inflammation of the liver). His alkaline phosphatase is also elevated, which likely relates to the hepatitis, although it is a non-specific test than can also be elevated from bone. His jaundice is from his impaired liver function, which causes elevated bilirubin levels (which he has). That causes the white part of his eyes (the sclera) and his skin to become yellow.His hepatitis panel (which can vary slightly by institution) is normal, which means he doesn’t have the Hepatitis A, B, or C viruses. There are more types (D, etc.), but I’m not sure if he was tested for them.In summary,He has a viral infection affecting his liver function, but it’s not HAV, HBV, or HCV, so it’s likely from some other virus. This would cause them to think of viruses like EBV or CMV (cytomegalovirus), or possibly other infectious diseases that people can get in other parts of the world (e.g. third world countries).Did they do a mono spot test or some sort of blood test to confirm the presence of EBV (Epstein-Barr virus)?

Alcohol and liver?

Q: I recently posted about getting blood work done after the last couple of drinking binges where the area where my liver slightly bothered me days afterwards. I have been drinking habitually since 20-21 and I am now 27. I drink around 10 beers in one sitting usually 4 times a month on the weekend. My dr said my blood work came back normal and my Bilirubin measured at 0.5 (reference range is 0.1-1.4). Now would an elevated enzyme level due to liver damage make this number higher or lower? I am just curious as to what 0.5 indicates. Can I assume that my liver is ok? I will call my dr perhaps tomorrow but thought I would post the question here. BTW, I am abstaining from alcohol as this health scare put my priorities in order.

A: Your liver is fine. So far. What is probably happening is all the fatty acids from the metabolizing beer are aggravating your gall bladder. I get a similar feeling when I drink a soda with High-Fructose Corn Syrup: As soon as the fructose hits the liver, it turns into a fatty acid in the blood stream. This makes the gall bladder whimper and want to leave.My advice is, quit drinking beer, cut down on land-raised meats (especially PORK!), watch out for anything containing HFCS, and boost your activity level.

Alcohol and liver?

Q: I recently posted about getting blood work done after the last couple of drinking binges where the area where my liver is slightly bothered me days afterwards. I have been drinking habitually since 20-21 and I am now 27. I drink around 10 beers in one sitting usually 4 times a month on the weekend. My dr said my blood work came back normal and my Bilirubin measured at 0.5 (reference range is 0.1-1.4). Now would an elevated enzyme level due to liver damage make this number higher or lower? I am just curious as to what 0.5 indicates. Can I assume that my liver is ok? I will call my dr perhaps tomorrow but thought I would post the question here. BTW, I am abstaining from alcohol as this health scare put my priorities in order.

A: Not a dr. , but you indicated the normal range is .1-1.4. YOur score of .5 is well within this range. Your drinking habits are another matter, tho. Anyone who drinks 10 beers at a sitting is asking for alcoholism. You would be wise to abstain for a while because of this. Everything that enters your body to be digested goes into your blood and is processed by your liver. It filters out the toxins in alcohol, building up in there. Be smart.