Hyperbilirubinemia Posthepatitis

Posthepatitis hyperbilirubinemia

Posthepatitis hyperbilirubinemia is an increased level of bilirubin in the blood that develops after viral hepatitis.

The cause of this condition is liver damage by viral hepatitis, which leads to disruption of its functions. As a result, the removal of bilirubin from the body slows down and its accumulation in the blood occurs.

Clinical manifestations of posthepatitis hyperbilirubinemia:

1. yellowness of the skin and sclera
2. dark urine
3. discolored stool
4. itchy skin
5. weakness, fatigue

Diagnosis is based on determining the level of bilirubin in the blood, conducting a biochemical blood test (increased levels of transaminases, alkaline phosphatase), and ultrasound of the abdominal organs.

Treatment includes the appointment of hepatoprotectors, diet, and physiotherapeutic procedures. The prognosis depends on the degree of liver damage. With adequate therapy, complete restoration of its functions is possible.

Hyperbilirubinemia is a syndrome manifested by an increase in the concentration of bilirubin in the blood. This occurs if the pigment is formed in excess and is not excreted in urine and feces. Signs of hyperbilirubinemia are pale skin, yellowness of the skin, itching of the skin and sclera of the eyes, bitterness in the mouth, asthenic syndrome, etc. In some cases, patients may experience prolonged low-grade fever.