What should I do if my direct bilirubin and total bilirubin levels are high in my physical examination results?

Patient's question:

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"Health check results show elevated direct bilirubin and total bilirubin. After drinking alcohol, leg pain reappears, and this symptom disappears after several hours. What could be the reason?"
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Doctor's answer:

Mild decrease in liver function bilirubin, while other test indicators are normal, requiring no treatment. This may sometimes be related to irregular sleep patterns, irregular diet, and skipping breakfast. Detection errors or red blood cell destruction during blood sampling can also cause a slight decrease in bilirubin. Leg pain after drinking alcohol may be tested for uric acid to rule out gout. Elevated total bilirubin indicates a serious condition, and patients are advised to seek timely symptomatic treatment according to their doctor's recommendations. It is also important to pay attention to dietary issues, avoid spicy foods to prevent worsening the condition.

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