Does fluctuating billirubin levels in blood indicate jaundice?
Patient: In a blood test done i got to know that my billirubin was 3.45 on 22nd feb but sgpt and everything else was normal.... i got the treatment done and after a month it was 2. 40 which again has gone up to 3 .31 with alkaline phosphate 396.could you pleas tell me why is it so and is it a type of jaundice ? Doctor: Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your bilirubin is higj. You are suffering from jaundice.  You should go for complete liver function test including ultrasound abdomen.  You should check your direct and indirect bilirubin. It will give you type of jaundice. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.