HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

What Does The Bilirubin Level Of 1.31 Indicate?

default
Posted on Wed, 8 Jul 2015
Question: I'm 61 years old.I got some test results back and my Total Bilirubin was 1.31, AST was 46 , GAMMA GLUTAMYLTRANSFERASE was 70 and Lactate DEHYDROGEN( LDH ) was 246. All other tests were in the range. ALT was 26 Should I be concerned and what should I do to lower my levels?
doctor
Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (16 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
I suggest tablet ursodeoxycholic acid 300 mg twice daily for three months.

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Your findings suggests raised GGT and mildly raised bilirubin & LDH level.
Increased GGT may indicate liver injury.It may be due to many reasons like hepatitis,alcohol intake etc.
AST is non specific.
ALT level is within normal limit.

It is important to know alcohol history as GGT is specific for it.
I suggest tablet ursodeoxycholic acid 300 mg twice daily for three months to my patients.It helps in regeneration of liver cells.

Avoid alcohol if you take it.You may also need ultrasound of abdomen.

Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Note: For further follow up on digestive issues share your reports here and Click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Indu Kumar

Radiologist

Practicing since :2004

Answered : 6729 Questions

premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
What Does The Bilirubin Level Of 1.31 Indicate?

Brief Answer: I suggest tablet ursodeoxycholic acid 300 mg twice daily for three months. Detailed Answer: Hello Your findings suggests raised GGT and mildly raised bilirubin & LDH level. Increased GGT may indicate liver injury.It may be due to many reasons like hepatitis,alcohol intake etc. AST is non specific. ALT level is within normal limit. It is important to know alcohol history as GGT is specific for it. I suggest tablet ursodeoxycholic acid 300 mg twice daily for three months to my patients.It helps in regeneration of liver cells. Avoid alcohol if you take it.You may also need ultrasound of abdomen. Get well soon. Hope I have answered your question. Further queries are most welcome Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX