What to do if total bilirubin is elevated

Total bilirubin is a very important indicator. In addition to testing our liver function, when jaundice appears in a newborn, we can determine whether it is physiological or pathological by testing the total bilirubin value. An increase in total bilirubin generally indicates that you may have a liver disease, and the specific situation still needs to be analyzed specifically. So, what should we do if total bilirubin is elevated? Let’s take a look below.

What to do if total bilirubin is high

1. Seek medical treatment as soon as possible. If the examination has concluded that the total bilirubin is high, you must go to the hospital for treatment regardless of the severity. The most common treatment method is blood transfusion. Infants and young children can be treated through blue light irradiation.

2. The patient himself should develop good work and rest habits. In addition to cooperating with the doctor's treatment, he must also ensure adequate sleep and regular work and rest time, strengthen physical exercise, and maintain a happy and optimistic mood.

3. Dietary adjustment. Pay attention to dietary adjustment. The diet should be light. Stay away from greasy and fried foods, and do not eat spicy and high-fat foods. At the same time, try to eat less or no homemade kimchi. Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, and more liver-protecting foods, such as dates, sesame seeds and nuts.

Dietary principles for high total bilirubin

1. Appropriately control calories: Try to eat less high-calorie foods. For overweight or obese people, if you find that your total bilirubin is high, you should pay more attention. You must stay away from high-sugar, high-calorie, and high-fat foods, and combine physical exercise to lose weight.

2. Eat less high-cholesterol foods. The high-cholesterol foods we generally refer to are animal offal. Generally speaking, if the cholesterol content in the body is seriously exceeded, it will lead to a decrease in protein intake. We need to remind everyone that although egg yolks are rich in cholesterol, they can be consumed in moderation because they also contain lecithin, which can effectively prevent arteriosclerosis.

3. Eat less animal oil, especially lard. It is recommended to eat more vegetable oil and olive oil. It needs to be emphasized that lard made from lard should never be eaten, otherwise it will aggravate the high level of total bilirubin.