Has high Bilirubin count and sweats. Had knee replacements on both knees. Eyes are yellow. Suggestions?
Patient: My husband has been told he has a high Bilirubin count, He will not get to see a Dr for another 10 days. We are worried because he has been having terrible sweats for 2 years now. He has had his heart check several times with no complication. He had knee replacements on both knees and has never fully healed. I think his eyes are not completely yellow but some yellow. Last time he was at his pcp I asked and was told it was allergies. He is not a drinker or a smoker. Doctor: Hi,Did your husband recieve blood during the surgery? If he did, it is possible that he may have gotten hepatitis. It is also possible to get hepatitis due to halothane which is an anesthetic in surgery. These are the 2 possibilities that seem most likely. Yellowish discoloration of skin is a clearcut sign of liver disease. What he needs to do is consult the surgeon who did the procedure and tell him the symptoms. Then the doctor can suggest the appropriate treatment. I hope this helps. Wish you the best.Dr Vineet