Bilirubin, Gastroenterology and Hepatology FAQ - Page 2

Total bilirubin, direct bilirubin in red text? Hello Doctor, I had a blood test this week, and the results showed total bilirubin at 1.52 mg/dL (reference range 0.1-1.2), direct bilirubin at 0.66 mg/dL (reference range ≤0.3), while the other values such as A/G ratio, sGOT, sGPT, ...

Cirrhosis and bile issues? Hello, Director: I have been undergoing blood tests for monitoring at the Hepatobiliary and Gastroenterology Department of a hospital in Zhongli for a long time. A few years ago, my GGT level was found to be over 300, and the doctor has been prescribing...

Discomfort in the right upper abdomen has been evaluated? I have been experiencing a persistent sensation of heat in the upper right abdomen (similar to the feeling of having a pain relief patch applied) for several months. It is not painful, but it is distinctly uncomfortable in...

Experiencing upper abdominal pain for two consecutive nights that wakes you up, leading to a visit to the emergency room? Hello Doctor, a few days ago I experienced severe upper abdominal pain for two consecutive nights, waking up from the pain in my sleep. I initially thought it...

Liver function is normal, but bilirubin levels are elevated? Hello Doctor, my health check report shows normal liver function, with total bilirubin at 1.4 (normal range 0.3–1.0) and direct bilirubin at 0.3 (normal range 0.03–0.18). I have a history of anemia and would like to kno...

Abnormal total bilirubin levels The child has been approximately 2 years old since birth and has consistently had elevated total bilirubin and direct bilirubin levels. These levels have been gradually decreasing, but recent tests in May showed an increase in total bilirubin/direc...

Does cancer treatment medication cause elevated liver enzymes? Hello Doctor, my father was diagnosed with rectal cancer two years ago and underwent surgery, recovering well. However, during a routine check-up two months ago, a recurrence was found, but the original treating physi...

Liver tumor issues? Hello Dr. Chen, my father has liver cancer with a 9 cm liver tumor and a bilirubin level of 2.4. He has been experiencing shortness of breath recently, and the doctor mentioned pleural effusion. The doctor also said that since the bilirubin level has not dropp...

Carotenemia I would like to consult a physician. I am experiencing noticeable carotenemia (waxen yellow skin, with significant yellowing of the palms and soles), but my sclerae are not yellow, and my liver function is normal (only bilirubin and direct bilirubin are slightly eleva...

Regarding health check-ups and thalassemia? I have mild thalassemia, but I do not have any noticeable symptoms and live like an average person. I usually sleep 6 to 8 hours and exercise regularly. I do not smoke, drink alcohol, chew betel nut, or consume coffee; I only drink wate...

Does Mediterranean anemia cause abnormalities in total bilirubin and direct bilirubin levels? My recent health check report came out, showing total bilirubin: 1.63 (0.3~1) mg/dL and direct bilirubin: 0.29 (0.03~0.18) mg/dL. Could you please tell me which part of my body might be ...

Could you please tell me if I really have a liver problem, or is it caused by anemia? This year during my health check-up, my direct bilirubin level was slightly elevated at 0.40 mg/dL, but all other liver function tests were normal. However, there were abnormalities in my blood ...

Is gallbladder removal necessary for gallstones accompanied by cholecystitis? Two weeks ago, I experienced pain on the right side of my abdomen and went to the emergency room. Blood tests showed abnormalities: CRP: 162, Total Bilirubin: 1.5, Segmented Neutrophils: 80, Lymphocytes...

Blood test report issues? Hello Doctor, I recently had blood and urine tests due to high blood pressure. The day before the tests, I took antibiotics (Pseudomonas-specific tablets) because a previous doctor diagnosed me with "epididymitis." The urine test results show s...

Liver function index exceeds one thousand? Hello, Doctor: I am a carrier of hepatitis B and have mild fatty liver and gallstones. My long-term follow-up indices have been normal until the past two years, when they started fluctuating. The most recent test on January 5 showed AST ...

Inquiry and consultation? Hello Doctor: I had a liver ultrasound today. I have been associated with the hepatobiliary and gastroenterology department since many years ago due to elevated liver enzymes. In my younger days, I often stayed up late and had a penchant for sweet foods ...

Bilirubin, total bilirubin is increasingly elevated? Hello, I have mild to moderate fatty liver, so I have been undergoing regular monitoring. In my last three tests, I found that my total bilirubin and direct bilirubin levels have been increasing. In May 2019, my total bilirubin...

GOT and GPT levels are normal, but total bilirubin is 18. Is liver cleansing necessary? My father is experiencing multiple organ failure due to an infection, and the doctors have indicated that his liver and kidney issues are the most significant. He is currently undergoing dialy...

Elevated total bilirubin? Hello, doctor. Recently, I had a blood test where my total bilirubin was 1.6 mg/dL (normal range: 0.1-1.2), which is elevated. My direct bilirubin was 0.3 (<0.4), and my cholesterol was slightly high at 210, while the other values including sGOT, sGPT...

Drug-induced hepatitis Hello, doctor! I would like to inquire whether acute hepatitis and drug-induced hepatitis commonly present with fever as a symptom. My father recently had regular blood tests at a major hospital's hematology department. Four days before his follow-up a...