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So, I have Systemic Lupus Erythematosus it at this point is benign and can cause uncomfortable symptoms for me such as getting sick easily.
I went through a period of dehydration because I couldn’t eat or drink, my tribe showed fine but had all symptoms of kidney infections.
I took the meds seemed too be doing better minus the fact of a yucky congested cough, and light headed and dizzy spells.
I went to infections disease because a cut in my nose had not healed from a surgery I had 10 months ago. They asked for urine sample and I gave.
In this test it showed 1 bilirubin. And my specific gravity came back just barely high. Now I know specific gravity is because I was trying to hydrate after having the not eating or drinking spell a week before.
But what is causing a bilirubin? My urine for the last month always has something different, one shows protein, another keytones, another blood, then high specific gravity. Now this one shows a bilirubin and high SG.
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Hello Anon
Thank you for writing.
Specific gravity levels can be affected by dehydration as you mentioned.
Bilirubin is a substance that is found in bile. It is produced when the liver breaks down old red blood cells. Normally, bilirubin is removed from the body and excreted in feces. It gives stool its normal brown color.
The normal range can vary from lab to lab. But, if your physician told you that your bilirubin levels are high, we will go with that.
High bilirubin levels can indicate several conditions such as:
1) cholecystitis, which is an infected gallbladder
2) diseases that cause liver damage, such as hepatitis, cirrhosis or mononucleosis
3) diseases that cause blockage of the bile ducts, such as gallstones
4) rapid destruction of red blood cells, as seen with sickle cell disease or following an allergic reaction to a blood transfusion
5) certain medications may increase bilirubin levels. Such medications include many antibiotics, some types of birth control pills, Indocin, Dilantin, Valium and Dalmane.
Please contact your doctor for more information about your case.
October 25, 2017 - 3:54amBest,
Susan
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