What is direct bilirubin (conjugated bilirubin) and normal values
Index
- Direct bilirubin (conjugated)
- Indirect bilirubin (free, unconjugated)
- Normal values
- Analysis of bilirubin in urine
- Low bilirubin
- Why does it increase
- How to lower bilirubin
- Bilirubin in pregnancy
As many of you will know, the bilirubin It is a biliary substance of a yellowish color and that occurs after degrading the hemoglobin coming from the red blood cells inside the spleen to finally take it to the liver, organ where the bile is produced.
Between the main functions of bilirubin, it should be noted that it acts as a kind of cellular antioxidant and is also responsible for promoting a better digestion of all fats in our body.
Within the bilirubin we find two types. First is the Direct or conjugated bilirubin which is what we will mention in this article by NatureVia. This consists of a mixture of glucuronic acid that later accumulates to create bile.
We must also name the one known as indirect bilirubin, which basically consists of bilirubin to albumin before mixing with glucuronic acid. For this reason it is a type of lipid-soluble bilirubin, which can not be eliminated through urine, as it is with direct or conjugated bilirubin.
Normal values of direct or conjugated bilirubin
In a blood analytical one of the elements that are usually analyzed is that of the bilirubin, which is also divided into the different elements that we have indicated previously.
In regard to the direct bilirubin itself, the normal value of this substance in an adult person should be between 0-0,3mg / dL. On the other hand we have the unconjugated bilirubin we will talk about later.
What are the symptoms of high direct bilirubin?
At normal levels, This yellow pigment is the most relevant when it comes to balancing and strengthening our body. However, if the levels soar and we have the high bilirubin, this situation may have serious consequences for our health. And therefore, we must be very attentive to certain symptoms that we will shear below:
- Stitches in the abdomen. It is very normal to feel all kinds of discomfort in the areas where the liver is located and that show us that bilirubin levels are too high.
- One more sign that this yellow pigment has exploded in our body is that when we go to the bathroom all our stools have a yellow color of the most intense.
- Fatigue and discomfort. It is also very likely to suffer tremendous discomfort after a meal if the bilirubin levels are not correct. All this can be accompanied by strong vomiting.
What to do if you have high direct bilirubin?
Before the appearance of any of these symptoms, It is very important to visit our trusted doctor as soon as possible with the aim of making us a sting and take a blood sample. Thanks to it, you will be able to know what the levels of Total bilirubin (which is the mixture of direct and indirect).
It seems very important follow the doctor's instructions at all times before taking the sample. You must always go fasting so that the samples are always as accurate as possible and without having ingested anything during the past 12 hours.
We also need to let you know if we have taken any substance that could have increased the levels of this pigment in our blood ( such as alcohol or a high-fat meal) together with a medication that may vary the final results.
By way of summary, if what we want is that the Direct bilirubin levels do not fire, you just have to eat a healthy diet and balanced in all types of nutrients along with some habits that make us say goodbye to a life of the most sedentary. This article is published for informational purposes only. It can not and should not replace the consultation with a Physician. We advise you to consult your Trusted Doctor. ThemesLiver diseases Liver
