Hyperbilirubinemia
Hyperbilirubinemia is a medical term indicating higher-than-normal levels of bilirubin in your blood. Bilirubin is a natural yellow pigment produced when your body breaks down old red blood cells. Normally, your liver processes this bilirubin, making it water-soluble so it can be excreted from your body, mainly through your stool. When there's an issue with this process, bilirubin can accumulate in the bloodstream, leading to conditions like jaundice, where the skin and whites of the eyes appear yellow.
Common Symptoms
- Yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice)
- Dark or tea-colored urine
- Pale or clay-colored stools
- Generalized itching (pruritus)
- Fatigue or weakness
- Nausea and/or vomiting
- Abdominal pain, especially in the upper right side
Clinical Sources
- Gilbert syndrome: MedlinePlus GeneticsMedlinePlus
- Bilirubin Test: Understanding High vs. Low Levels & CausesCleveland Clinic
Diagnostic Lab Tests
Tests commonly used to diagnose or monitor Hyperbilirubinemia:
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