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Feel Bloated And Cannot Eat Much. Bilirubin Levels Are High. Should I Worry?
I have a bilirubin level at 3.1 and I feel bloated and can t eat that much only a little food makes me feel bloated. Before my travels on monday I drank a lot and took an imodium because I get travelers diarrea alot and took a dramamine before my travels and then I started feeling bloated. And the military checked my bilirubin levels and they are high. Should I be worried?
Wed, 20 Feb 2013
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Is there any possible cause for hyperbilirubinemia such as chronic alcohol abuse or viral Hepatitis.? You should do further tests such as US or CT scan to see is there any sign of liver cirrhois. This all can cause bloating and abdominal discomfort. If you have jaunduce, dark urine or itchy skin then you need to go to hospital.
Is there any possible cause for hyperbilirubinemia such as chronic alcohol abuse or viral Hepatitis.? You should do further tests such as US or CT scan to see is there any sign of liver cirrhois. This all can cause bloating and abdominal discomfort. If you have jaunduce, dark urine or itchy skin then you need to go to hospital.
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