Do you need treatment for high direct bilirubin?

  Direct bilirubin does not need to be treated if it is only increased by 1 μmol/L. If it is significantly increased, it needs to be treated. The common treatment methods include medication, diet and exercise therapy.  If the elevated direct bilirubin is caused by poor lifestyle such as staying up late, alcohol abuse, poor diet, etc., it is sufficient to improve the lifestyle without special treatment. The cause of the disease should be determined, and medication or even surgery should be performed as prescribed.  Patients with high direct bilirubin can eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, such as spinach, cauliflower, papaya, oranges, apples, etc., to replenish the vitamins needed by the body and improve the immunity of the patient, but do not eat fried or barbecued foods to avoid increasing the burden on the liver. In addition, be sure to quit smoking and drinking, develop good habits and maintain an optimistic mood, which can effectively repair liver function.