The degree of risk for patients with hyperbilirubinemia cannot be generalized, but should be analyzed based on the presence of other organ damage, the degree of bilirubin elevation, and other factors.
Hyperbilirubinemia is a condition in which the patient’s serum bilirubin is higher than normal. Bilirubin is a metabolic waste product of the human body, and most of the bilirubin that the human body produces every day originates from senescent red blood cells, with a small portion coming from the liver and bone marrow, while hepatobiliary and hematologic disorders and other factors can lead to an increase in the bilirubin level of a patient’s body.
The severity of hyperbilirubinemia may vary greatly depending on the cause of the elevated bilirubin, the degree of bilirubin elevation, and whether or not the elevated bilirubin is accompanied by damage to vital organs. Patients with hyperbilirubinemia should undergo further auxiliary tests, such as liver function, ultrasound, coagulation function, and routine blood tests, in order to further understand the patient’s condition.
Patients with hyperbilirubinemia are advised to consult the gastroenterology and hematology departments of regular hospitals.