- male
- 35 Years
- 29/01/2025
I've just gotten my LFT and Lipid profile test results, and I'm kind of worried because the numbers seem high. My total bilirubin is at 2.1 mgdl, direct bilirubin is 0.5 mgdl, and the indirect bilirubin is 1.6 mgdl. Can you help me understand what these high values mean? Should I be concerned?
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Based on these results, you may benefit from taking Ursodeoxycholic acid to help lower your bilirubin levels.
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Consult a Gastroenterology/gi Medicine Specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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