Patient's question:
No symptoms, usually have a habit of drinking alcohol. Health check results showed elevated total bilirubin (other results were normal), the normal range is 3.4-24, and mine is 29.7.Doctor's answer:
The liver cannot completely convert it into direct bilirubin, which can lead to a recurrence of hemolytic jaundice. When liver cells undergo inflammation again, or when bilirubin cannot be properly converted into stones or recurrent stones block the bile ducts, bile cannot be metabolized smoothly, leading to a recurrence of obstructive jaundice. Jaundice in hepatitis patients is typically hepatocellular jaundice, meaning both direct and indirect bilirubin levels decrease, while in cholestatic hepatitis patients, the primary issue is elevated direct bilirubin. Bilirubin will then be reconverted into tissue protein. Patients with high total bilirubin levels can, while undergoing conventional treatment, use dietary therapy as a supplementary treatment in daily life. They should maintain a balanced diet and avoid stimulating foods.