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What Causes Bilirubin Levels To Elevate?

I went to a walk in clinic for a uti. The bilirubin was high on the test and I'm wondering why. I've been going through infertility tread r and using essential oils. The np at the clinic said I needed to see my regular dr and I can't get in for a week. Thanks. I'm also a nurse but a Nicu one, I don't do adults!
Tue, 27 Jan 2015
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jaundice may be be due to hepatitis

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hello greetings

you need not to worry much about your elevated bilirubin level
it require a battery of test and through physical examination to reach upto a exact diagnosis

i would like further details to help you better
Are you running fever ??
what about your appetite, has it reduced ????

i would advise my patient in such circumstances to have high glucose diet,ample amount of dietary fiber in their diet
avoid vigorous physical exertions

hope this will help you
please fell free to ask for more queries i will be happy to help you

regards
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What Causes Bilirubin Levels To Elevate?

brief answer jaundice may be be due to hepatitis detailed answer hello greetings you need not to worry much about your elevated bilirubin level it require a battery of test and through physical examination to reach upto a exact diagnosis i would like further details to help you better Are you running fever ?? what about your appetite, has it reduced ???? i would advise my patient in such circumstances to have high glucose diet,ample amount of dietary fiber in their diet avoid vigorous physical exertions hope this will help you please fell free to ask for more queries i will be happy to help you regards