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Fatigue, Loss Of Appetite, Diarrhea, Nervousness, Anxiety And Depression Signs. Why Did Blood Test Show High Bilirubin Count?

My 17 year old son had symptoms of fatigue, loss of appetite, naseua, occasional diarrhea, nervousness - which we may still be attributing to physical signs of depression & anxiety. However, a recent blood test revealed his Biliburn count was 2.9 Double the norm, from my understanding. He was told it was no big deal & it was like having jaundice as an infant & there is no need for concern. I have also read that mono could give a high bilirun count (which he had over 6 months ago). Any insight would be helpful.
Mon, 18 Nov 2013
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Hi and welcome to HCM,thank you for your query.
I dont think this is normal,but this is not reason to be very concerned too. he is teenager and growth is intensive in this age. it may affect liver too.also there can be sny systemic infections such as mono which can cause liver to be enlarged and elevated bilirubin. hepatitis as well. He should do more detailed gastroenterolgoic work up to rule out most common liver disorder. His psychological problems are something else

Wish you good health. Regards.
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Fatigue, Loss Of Appetite, Diarrhea, Nervousness, Anxiety And Depression Signs. Why Did Blood Test Show High Bilirubin Count?

Hi and welcome to HCM,thank you for your query. I dont think this is normal,but this is not reason to be very concerned too. he is teenager and growth is intensive in this age. it may affect liver too.also there can be sny systemic infections such as mono which can cause liver to be enlarged and elevated bilirubin. hepatitis as well. He should do more detailed gastroenterolgoic work up to rule out most common liver disorder. His psychological problems are something else Wish you good health. Regards.