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Elevated Bilirubin levels

2023-01-18 18:05:31
For almost  15 years, my Bilirubin count was high. 20 years back, got Hepatitis C with total Bilirubin count went upto- 40. Recently taken blood test and still the counts are high. Total- 2.82, Direct- 0.41 & Indirect- 2.41. Following Vegetarian diet. What could be the cause of this elevated Bilirubin? What are the other tests can be taken out to rule out this issue?
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High bilirubin count could be due to Gilbert syndrome. But please get your HCV level checked. HCV RNA Quantitative level and take a opinion from a local Gastroenterologist.

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