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Bilirubin level advice The bilirubin count that you mention — 4. 3 mg/dL — is quite high. A normal bilirubin count is usually considered to be around 0. 5 mg/dL, and by around 1.5 mg/dL, skin and the whites of the eyes start to show the yellow tinge that is associated with jaundice.
Your bilirubin count is over eight times the normal count, so a medical diagnosis and treatment are required immediately. This is certainly very serious, but only your doctor will be able to tell you how serious, after performing a thorough check up, investigating any other symptoms and your medical history, and perhaps performing some other tests.
Such a high bilirubin count can be caused by several conditions, including hepatitis, severe liver damage or even liver failure, and a problem in the bile duct, such as a stone or a tumor that is obstructing the duct.
You have not mentioned your symptoms, and based on just the bilirubin count it is not possible to say which of these (or the other possible conditions) you may have.
You should visit a doctor immediately — all of the medical conditions mentioned above are quite serious, as indicated by your unusually high bilirubin count, and could even be fatal.
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Bilirubin level advice A value of 4.3mg/deciliter appears to be on the high side. The normal bilirubin range is 0.1 to 1.2 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) but may vary from lab to lab. High bilirubin values may be indicative of some kind of liver dysfunction. Here are some conditions that may cause high bilirubin values
- Gilbert's syndrome: This is a harmless genetic condition which causes high levels of bilirubin and has no effect other than a mild jaundice
- Medications
- Infections
- Hepatitis
- Gallstones
- Anemia
Please speak to your primary healthcare giver immediately to rule out any serious causes. He/she may recommend some further investigations. Please do not rely on home remedies alone at this stage. If the problem is some sort of jaundice, there are several dietary changes that you can make to avoid putting further pressure on your liver.
- Try and cook food in minimal oil and stay away from fried foods.
- It may be better to make fruits and vegetables a major part of your diet. Red meats contain too much fat. Try consuming more lean meats and trim the fat off wherever possible.
- Reduce your intake of spices and sour foods and try and take less salt as well.
- Have plenty of orange juice
- Also take barley water regularly
- Give yourself an enema whenever you feel constipated to ensure proper elimination
- Carrot juice is known to have benefits for jaundice
- 4 gms of Indian gooseberry (indian gooseberry) taken with water every day for 15-20 days helps regulate over all liver functioning..
Undertake these measures in consultation with your primary health care giver and hopefully your bilirubin values will come down in time.
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