Question
My baby is one month old, and today I went for a blood test to check their liver function, and the results showed that the total bilirubin was 195 umol/L, and the direct bilirubin was 25.8 umol/L. What does this mean? What should I do?
Answer
Aminotransferases are indicators that reflect liver function and are often checked during physical examinations. When liver cells are inflamed, necrotic, or poisoned, the serum aminotransferases will increase. This requires regular follow-up checks such as hepatitis B two pairs and half, ultrasound, and hepatitis C antibody. There are many causes of pediatric liver disease, so if a child is diagnosed with pediatric liver disease, parents need to cooperate with the doctor for immediate treatment, cooperate with gastrointestinal decompression ,and develop good hygiene habits. Parents should pay attention not to allow children to develop picky eating habits and have a balanced diet.