Bilirubin is a viscous, brownish-yellow substance that is a natural byproduct of liver processes like breaking down old red blood cells. Normally, it is excreted from the body without cause for ...
Excessive bilirubin in the blood can be caused by inflammation or changes in the liver cells or blocked bile ducts. In a healthy liver, bilirubin is adequately removed. However, in people with ...
If bilirubin diglucuronide is formed, can the liver cell secrete this conjugate into the biliary passages? And what is the defect in the livers of these patients? To arrive at some of the answers ...
The liver is vital for your health. Symptoms like unexplained fatigue, abdominal pain, jaundice, and nausea may indicate ...
Bilirubin is a yellow compound that can accumulate in the body, particularly in cases of liver dysfunction, leading to serious health issues such as jaundice and potential brain damage.
Jaundice is a common condition that affects more than half of full-term babies, but how much do you know about it? Here’s ...
Bilirubin is a yellowish substance in bile that's made when your body breaks down old red blood cells. Bile build-up in your gallbladder and liver raises bilirubin levels in your blood if ...
Hyderabad: A simple, quick and cheap way to monitor liver health at home could soon be a reality as a prototype device has ...
Semin Liver Dis. 2008;28(1):110-122 ... As an example, patients with serum bilirubin above 100 μmol/L may be under-scored with Child-Pugh, because the limit for the upper class of bilirubin ...
Expert Rev of Obstet Gynecol. 2012;7(3):269-279. In summary, excess levels of urobilinogen and bilirubin in the urine may signal liver disease, and more research is needed to correlate these ...