- Female
- 22 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm having a really hard time breathing because of this gas and my chest feels really heavy. I'm pretty sure it's because I haven't been eating and sleeping well, and now I've got this terrible gastric problem. Can you help me figure out how to ease this?
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Solution is with you maintain healthy lifestyle and consume balanced diet,when you feel heavy you can take antacid for instant relief
Dr. Chandra Suggests...
Consult a Gastroenterology/gi Medicine Specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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After gallbladder removal surgery, it is not uncommon for bilirubin levels to be slightly elevated. However, a total bilirubin level of around 2.3 may still be within the normal range depending on the reference values used by the laboratory. It is important to monitor your bilirubin levels closely and follow up with your healthcare provider for further evaluation if needed. In the meantime, you can consider taking medications like Ursodiol to help with bile flow and digestion post gallbladder removal.
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I'm 50 years old and just got my bilirubin test results back. The total is 2.4 and direct is 1.1. I'm really worried. Is this considered very high? What should I do next?
Your bilirubin test results, with a total bilirubin of 2.4 mgdL and direct bilirubin of 1.1 mgdL, are slightly elevated, but not alarmingly high, as the normal range is typically 0.1-1.2 mgdL for direct bilirubin and 0.2-1.3 mgdL for total bilirubin, so consult your doctor to discuss potential causes, such as liver inflammation, bile duct obstruction, or hemolysis, and determine the best course of action.
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I've been dealing with some bilirubin level issues and it's got me a bit worried. So, around 40 days ago, my bilirubin was at 2.27 and my doctor put me on Udiliv 300mg for 10 days. Thankfully, all the HAV, HCV, and HBs tests came back negative. After a week of the meds, my levels dropped to 1.4, which was great. I kept taking the meds till September 8th and followed a strict diet. But when I checked again on September 18th, the bilirubin jumped back up to 2.6, even though everything else like SGOT, SGPT, protein levels were fine. Then, on October 4th, it increased again to 2.83. I'm really puzzled about what's causing this. Could you shed some light on why my bilirubin keeps rising like this?
The cause of the fluctuating bilirubin levels despite taking Udiliv 300mg and following a strict diet could be due to various reasons. It is important to consider factors such as medication adherence, underlying liver conditions, diet, lifestyle habits, and other possible causes of elevated bilirubin levels. It is good that your SGOT, SGPT, and protein levels are normal, indicating that there may not be significant liver damage. However, the rising bilirubin levels suggest ongoing liver stress or dysfunction. One possible reason for the increase in bilirubin levels could be a recurrence of the underlying liver condition that was initially treated with Udiliv. It is also important to consider other liver function tests, imaging studies, and possibly a liver biopsy to further evaluate the cause of the elevated bilirubin levels. In this case, it would be advisable to follow up with your doctor for a comprehensive evaluation and further management.
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