High levels of bilirubin?

Question

I just recently was rejected for life insureance, because my levels of bilirubin came back at 6.5 where the acceptable range was .1 to 1.4. Also my AST and ALT levels were also high. After doing research I have found that these are all directly related to Jaundice. I had jaundice bad when I was born, was under the light for about 5 days. Also before the blood test I fasted for 16.5 hours. I know that this also makes the results go higher due to extended period of fasting. I was negative for all hepatitis, and all other things tested were all great. Cholesteral was 128.00. My question is do I need to be worring or is this a minor thing. The doctor when I was a baby told my mother that I could never give or donate blood. I am going to be 30 in a week.

Answer 1

No, you shouldn't worry about it. You have no control over something that you were born with. I don't know whether it mattered or not; maybe you fasted way too long. 16.5 hours is a long time. That's just about a day and 1/2 without food. I would have almost fainted by then. Your cholesterol was very good. It
would have been different if you had done something on purpose. If they ever test you again; make your appointment earlier in the day. They usually tell you not to eat after a certain time at night. Try to make the appointment 8 a.m. or shortly there after for the test.
You'll be alright. Things always have a way of working out.

Answer 2

Are you a drinker? Cause that can cause all those to be high. You AST and ALT can go up with liver problems too. Do you have gallbladder problems? That can cause liver problems.
You definetly need to go to a doc, and find out the reasons for that. The levels up that high, for who knows how long is not good for you!

Answer 3

Don't know, that is the kind of question a Dr could answer.

But in the mean time you could read this, it describes the test they did and what you may have done inadvertently that affected the results.