What should be done if indirect bilirubin is elevated?
Disease description:
A friend of mine hasn't been feeling well these past few days and went to the hospital for a checkup. The doctor said his indirect bilirubin level is elevated. What should be done about elevated indirect bilirubin?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Jin Zhongkui
Elevated indirect bilirubin may be caused by conditions such as hepatocellular jaundice or biliary obstruction, and can be treated with medication or surgery.
1. Drug therapy: If hepatocellular jaundice impairs the liver's ability to convert bilirubin, resulting in elevated indirect bilirubin, medications may be used under a doctor's guidance, such as ademetionine or ursodeoxycholic acid.
2. Surgical treatment: If elevated indirect bilirubin is due to biliary obstruction, surgical intervention at a hospital may be necessary, including open surgery or endoscopic placement of stents for bile drainage.
