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14 years 3 months ago #21725 by kelly7476
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My general practitioner is concerned about elevated bilirubin level. But my hemo says my levels are usually elevated and not a major concern. Has anyone had a similar experience.

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14 years 3 months ago #21785 by Bunnie
Replied by Bunnie on topic Re: bilirubin
Occassionally the Spleen can cause the Liver enzymes to elevated. Typically it's just monitored.
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14 years 3 months ago #21786 by kelly7476
Replied by kelly7476 on topic Re: bilirubin
Thanks for the input. I've had a spleenectomy. The gp ran a hep test which was negative. He also wanted a liver scan. I consulted my hemo he didn't think it was necessary. Maybe side affect from promacta? Seems to be last line of treatment. Oh well life is good. AND REMEMBER (BE CAREFUL OUT THERE)!

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14 years 3 months ago #21871 by KO27
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I'd ask how long you've had the elevated Bilirubin count; there is a benign (as far as is now known) condition called Gilbert's which is basically a slightly elevated Bilirubin count for no apparent reason. It is typically elevated to above the normal range and is identified as Gilbert's when no cause can be identified.

Is this possible in your case or is this a recent happening?

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14 years 2 months ago #22172 by kelly7476
Replied by kelly7476 on topic Re: bilirubin
Thanks for the info. And that sounds entirely possible. My gp brought the elevated count up when I was initially diagnosed in relapse 3 yrs ago. Sometimes I feel like a lemming when following my doc's care. Just thankful to follow all the informed people on the pdsa.Thanks

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