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My direct bilirubin is slightly elevated (0.56), but my indirect is 0.41 and total is 0.97 which means indirect & total are well within normal values. What does it means? I am recovering from flu. Does flu causes temporary increase in bilirubin? I am taking paracetamol and azithromycin for flu.
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Elevated levels may indicate liver damage or disease. Higher than normal levels of direct bilirubin in your blood may indicate your liver isn't clearing bilirubin properly. ... One common, and harmless, cause of elevated bilirubin is Gilbert's syndrome, a deficiency in an enzyme that helps break down bilirubin.YOur increase is only slight and it may be a side effect of the drug and is not serious
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