Patient's question:
My father has cirrhosis. The doctor suggested that we have our child undergo a thorough check-up to see if there are antibodies. Today, we had a blood test, and the results were: the hepatitis B surface antibody was positive. However, the total protein was elevated at 83.7, and the total bilirubin was also elevated at 21.5. We had some activity in the morning. What should we do about the elevated total protein and total bilirubin?Doctor's answer:
Compared to normal levels, it is slightly elevated, and it is not considered related to any disease. The surface antibody is positive, indicating that the patient already has immunity to HBV. Hepatitis can be ruled out. It is possible that there is a laboratory error, and treatment is not necessary. You can recheck liver function in 2 months.The patient faces the risks of elevated total bilirubin, and we should actively implement thorough examinations and treatments without avoiding medical visits. If the total bilirubin remains elevated despite treatment, it is important to promptly adjust the treatment plan.