🔥 3. High Bilirubin – Causes & Treatment

What is bilirubin?

Bilirubin is a yellow pigment formed from breakdown of red blood cells.

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Causes of high bilirubin

Liver-related

• Hepatitis

• Fatty liver

• Cirrhosis

Obstructive

• Gallstones

• Bile duct blockage

Hemolytic

• Increased breakdown of RBC

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Symptoms

• Yellow eyes (jaundice)

• Dark urine

• Pale stools

• Fatigue

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Treatment

Depends on cause:

• Hepatitis → antiviral/supportive care

• Obstruction → intervention

• Liver disease → targeted management

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When to worry

• Rapid increase

• Associated fever

• Severe weakness