high levels of bilirubin in the blood stream can result in what?

Answer 1

Jaundice, which is the deposition of this bile pigment into the skin and mucous membranes, giving them a yellow color. In newborns exceedingly high bilirubin levels can also result in a condition called kernicterus, where this pigment is abnormally deposited into certain areas of the brain and can cause serious mental and neurological problems.

Answer 2

Bilirubin means toxins in the system not processed properly by the liver and or kidneys.

The results of not treating properly are death, mental retardation, physical abnormalities and sepsis. If you cannot get to a doctor or hospital immediately then please get under floruescent light as soon as possible. This spectrum helps the body breakdown some of these toxins much like sunlight does. Sunlight is best but florescent light is a great subsitute.

Drinking water or fluids will actually increase risk since your body or a child's is not able to process fluid properly in the liver or kidneys. Treatment is following a doctor recommendation, extremely high levels over 15 for an infant often require a blood transfusion.

Answer 3

if you are talking about a baby, it is called jaundice and usually clears up on its own within a couple of days...but if it is in a teen or adult it can be very serious. most definitely a liver or kidney problem, usually liver though, you will need doctor tests to find out the exact cause. can be hepatitis or heavy drinkers have excessive bilirubin. or could be the liver just cannot clear out the toxins as fast as the body produces it...in any case, the person with high levels of this in the blood will have to go through some tests to find out for sure, but hepatitis is the most common.

Answer 4

i would get something called a liver function test done or LFT. bilirubin level is what is measured in an urinalysis or blood for bile. there is a misconception that the gall bladder produces bile, but that's not true. the liver produces bile and the gall bladder is a storage for the bile. bile helps aid in digestion of food.

Answer 5

2.3 for a entire bili isn't a serious point. and neither is a right away of 0.6. There are different motives for bigger stages to boot hepatic ailment. you will desire to talk on your wellbeing care expert related to the cost of your labs.

Answer 6

liver and/or kidney disease. get tested for hepatitis c!

good luck!

Answer 7

jaundice