What does your bilirubin count tell you?

Answer by  Moma123 (1043)

Bilirubin is produced when liver breaks down red blood cells and is excreted from body through stool and urine. High levels in blood and urine indicates liver or kidney disease.

Answer by  Moma123 (1043)

High bilirubin count indicates jaundice. High levels of it in urine and stool indicates liver diseases such as cirrhosis, acute hepatitis, or inherited problems with bilirubin processing.

Answer by  Moma123 (1043)

High levels of bilirubin in bile and urine causes jaundice. The reason for this condition is, liver not being able to adequately remove excess bilirubin, in time. The most common reasons are, blockage in bile duct, liver cirrhosis, acute hepatitis or inherited problems with bilirubin processing. In adults normal bilirubin count should be between 20 to 30.

Answer by  z40 (76)

It's not good. Bilirubin can be counted in blood or urine. iAn ncrease of bilirubin count in blood can be caused by excessive bleeding or breakdown excessive of red blood cell.

Answer by  SheilaD (47)

Your bilirubin count tells you the amount of hemoglobin in your blood. Jaundice can occur if the bilirubin count is too high.

Answer by  rosieposey78 (1304)

Bilirubin is the result of the breakdown of old red blood cells. When measured, it helps monitor liver function disease. It is usually not a good indicator if it's high.