Question
My father recently had a blood test, and the results showed elevated total bilirubin and direct bilirubin levels. I would like to ask the doctor, what effects might this have?
Answer
Elevated total bilirubin and direct bilirubin levels reflect abnormal liver function, which may be indicative of liver damage. It is necessary to investigate whether the liver damage is caused by Hepatitis B or if it is due to an overload of the liver from an excessive number of red blood cells.