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Is High Bilirubin Level In Blood Of A Cause For Concern?

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Posted on Fri, 24 Mar 2017
Question: My bilirubin total is high at 2.23, direct 0.79 and indirect 1.44. rest all like sgot, sgpt,ggt etc in normal range. Lipase and blood sugar all OK. What could be the issue and what to do? Also my thyroid level is high at 9.00.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. U N Sahoo (1 hour later)
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,


I admire your positive outlook and congratulate you for the attitude



Now I guess you have little high bilirubin level and high Thyroid stimulating hormone level



There are lots of pathological causes responsible for your problems



However, let me give my opinion here.



As per your clinical history is concerned you have not mentioned any clinical history so let me ask you to confirm.



1)Do you have fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain or discomfort in the area of your liver on your right side beneath your lower ribs,



2)how is your appetite?have you done ultrasound for liver and gall bladder if you have report please upload it.

3)Do you feel increased sensitivity to cold ?do you have constipation history?

4)For Thyroid problem are you taking medications or not if taking then let me know the dosage



Follow me with reports,



Hope this helps.
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. U N Sahoo (22 hours later)
Dear Dr XXXXXXX My answer to your questions below. Also i have uploaded one detailed report which i did recently. A followup test, since TSH is high, for thyroid where FT3 & FT4 is normal but Anti TPO antibodies is 144 i.e. on higher side. My answers below:

1)Do you have fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain or discomfort in the area of your liver on your right side beneath your lower ribs,-
Ans: Fatigue - Yes, Nausea- No, Abdominal Pain - Sometime

2)how is your appetite?have you done ultrasound for liver and gall bladder if you have report please upload it.
Ans: Appetite - Ok, as i am not a big eater but i don't find appetite lose. No, ultrasound not done

3)Do you feel increased sensitivity to cold ?do you have constipation history?
Ans: Not much. Constipation: yes little bit, i have weak stomach.

4)For Thyroid problem are you taking medications or not if taking then let me know the dosage
Ans: No medication as i came to know just now.

Is my bilirubin level alarming? Is there a connection of liver problem with thyroid?

Thanks,
Anurag
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Answered by Dr. Dr. U N Sahoo (1 hour later)
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your question.

I checked all your reports and found everything is good except few things which has already been mentioned by you. As your TSH is little high and T3 and T4 is normal so we call it as sub clinical where symptoms and signs are mild but as you are feeling fatigued so low dose medication will be required and your treating doctor should advise you 25 mcg thyroid hormone levothyroxine once a day. After taking 2 weeks medications you will feel less fatigued and feeling better.if you start medication avoid iron supplements, cholestyramine, antacids, and calcium supplements etc



Secondly your bilirubin level is little high but you have no clinical signs present and all liver enzymes normal so no need to be worried about it. Finally, I want to say that thyroid hormone is connected with every problem of every organ of human body not only liver problem.



I hope I was able to address your query. If you have any further clarifications, please do not hesitate to write to me.

Wishing you all the best.

Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. U N Sahoo (51 minutes later)
Thanks, just worried about high anti microsomal antibody which is 144. and what I need to take to control bilirubin? are these reasons I am not able to gain weight which is 62 kg only.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. U N Sahoo (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Anti-TPO antibody is high

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your question.

As per your question is concerned your anti-TPO antibody is high and it can be high in various occasions it is used to differentiate thyroid autoimmune disorders from non autoimmune goiter or hypothyroidism. So your endocrinologist will decide whether to start medication or not. Some clinical signs of hypothyroidism include as fatigue, increased sensitivity to cold, constipation, dry skin, unexplained weight gain, puffy face, hoarseness of voice, muscle weakness, elevated blood cholesterol level, muscular pain stiffness, joint pain and swelling, thinning of hair, slow heart rate, depressive mood, and finally poor memory etc so all these symptoms will be clinically evaluated by your doctor and if found medications will be added from the lowest dose.

For the time being as you have no such clinical history is present for liver so no medications is required for it. Finally, you want to know about your weight gain. It has no connection with your present illness so far. You can take any multivitamin like rejuvit plus once a day for which no prescription will be required.

I hope I was able to address your query. If you have any further clarifications, please do not hesitate to write to me.

Wishing you all the best.

Thanks
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Is High Bilirubin Level In Blood Of A Cause For Concern?

Brief Answer: Details below Detailed Answer: Hi, I admire your positive outlook and congratulate you for the attitude Now I guess you have little high bilirubin level and high Thyroid stimulating hormone level There are lots of pathological causes responsible for your problems However, let me give my opinion here. As per your clinical history is concerned you have not mentioned any clinical history so let me ask you to confirm. 1)Do you have fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain or discomfort in the area of your liver on your right side beneath your lower ribs, 2)how is your appetite?have you done ultrasound for liver and gall bladder if you have report please upload it. 3)Do you feel increased sensitivity to cold ?do you have constipation history? 4)For Thyroid problem are you taking medications or not if taking then let me know the dosage Follow me with reports, Hope this helps.