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11 Σεπ 2023 · High bilirubin levels often mean that your liver isn’t filtering bilirubin the way it’s supposed to. There are many causes for this in adults. In newborns, the cause is usually newborn...
High bilirubin leads to jaundice, a yellow cast to your skin and the whites of your eyes. Jaundice is often the first symptom that would prompt a healthcare provider to check your bilirubin levels. High bilirubin in your blood can also leak out in your pee, making it darker.
8 Οκτ 2022 · Higher levels of direct bilirubin in your blood may indicate your liver isn't clearing bilirubin properly. This may indicate liver damage or disease. Higher levels of indirect bilirubin may be a sign of other problems.
7 Ιουν 2024 · This article defines bilirubin and examines the causes of elevated bilirubin levels in adults and newborns. It also looks at the symptoms and treatment options for high bilirubin...
11 Μαΐ 2023 · High bilirubin levels, or hyperbilirubinemia, means you have an excessive accumulation of bilirubin. Bilirubin is a brownish-yellow substance that forms as red blood cells break down at the end of their normal life cycle. It is processed by the liver and gallbladder and excreted in stool and urine.
If bilirubin levels are high, substances formed when bile is broken down may accumulate, causing itching all over the body. But jaundice itself causes few other symptoms in adults. However, in newborns with jaundice high bilirubin levels (hyperbilirubinemia) can cause a form of brain damage called kernicterus.
3 Ιουλ 2023 · Jaundice is typically seen when the level of bilirubin in the blood exceeds 2.5-3 mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter). Jaundice in adults can be caused by various medical conditions, some of which are serious and potentially life-threatening. Any adult who develops jaundice needs to undergo a comprehensive medical evaluation to determine its cause.
