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Can Elevated Bilirubin And Protein Levels Cause Weight Loss And Yellow Eye?
Hello, yes I was told about 2yrs ago I had billrueben and high levels of protein in my urine. Doctor didnt assign any meds but how ever 2yrs later I have dropped 20lbs my whites of my eyes still have a yellow tint skins alittle more dryer than normal vaeyr fatigued and having some hair loss. I have been with out insurance for the past 2yrs Kaieser Perm were the one that gave the diagnostic.
Mon, 8 Jul 2019
Hi,
Well, this indicates jaundice and this is just a sign and not diseases, and treatment depends on the exact cause. Jaundice is usually a sign of certain liver disease and high bilirubin value.
Causes of jaundice vary from non-serious to potentially fatal. Levels of bilirubin in blood are normally below 1.0 mg/dL (17 µmol/L) and levels over 2-3 mg/dL (34-51 µmol/L) typically results in jaundice.
High bilirubin may be due to liver diseases such as cirrhosis or hepatitis, infections, medications, or blockage of the bile duct In the developed world the cause is more often blockage of the bile duct or medications.
Blockage of the bile duct may occur due to gallstones, cancer, or pancreatitis. Medical imaging such as ultrasound is useful for detecting bile duct blockage. Treatment of jaundice is typically determined by the underlying cause. If a bile duct blockage is a present surgery is typically required, otherwise, management is medical.
Medical management may involve treating infectious causes and stopping the medication that could be contributing.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
Well, this indicates jaundice and this is just a sign and not diseases, and treatment depends on the exact cause. Jaundice is usually a sign of certain liver disease and high bilirubin value.
Causes of jaundice vary from non-serious to potentially fatal. Levels of bilirubin in blood are normally below 1.0 mg/dL (17 µmol/L) and levels over 2-3 mg/dL (34-51 µmol/L) typically results in jaundice.
High bilirubin may be due to liver diseases such as cirrhosis or hepatitis, infections, medications, or blockage of the bile duct In the developed world the cause is more often blockage of the bile duct or medications.
Blockage of the bile duct may occur due to gallstones, cancer, or pancreatitis. Medical imaging such as ultrasound is useful for detecting bile duct blockage. Treatment of jaundice is typically determined by the underlying cause. If a bile duct blockage is a present surgery is typically required, otherwise, management is medical.
Medical management may involve treating infectious causes and stopping the medication that could be contributing.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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