Bilirubin high - concerned.

Hi,

I had my gallbladder removed last Dec.2013. I am diagnosis with erosive gastritis (no H.Pylori), duodentis, through endoscopy done in Feb. 2014, and IBS -D.

My diarrhea is less but still flares up if I think I eat fatty food. I try to eat right and take probiotics now.

I very sensitive with my stomach and have at times right side pain going to my armpit. Taking protonix. Not sure if it helping or making things worse. I do not have normal days anymore. There has been time the past week I felt fatigue.

Recent PCP visit checked my heart pulse and blood pressure normal and he stated what I feel is from gastritis. I did take couple months ago upper abdominal sonogram/stool test from my gastro and it looked normal. My PCP wanted me to take Pepcid AC which I find to make me congested and Carafate which I didn't get yet. Very expensive. Is medication beneficial for gastritis?

I also recently took blood test which all is good, but my bilirubin is still high. 2.2 H Normal range 0.2-1.2 mg/dl.

What concern should I take regarding bilirubin being still high and my other alignments? I tried to control my stress and worries. Is this psychological what my body is going through? Would gluten play a role with my digestive issues?

Appreciate any feedback and/or similar experiences and suggestions.

Thanks.

Bill

Post Edited (Bill Doukas) : 7/31/2014 3:57:19 PM (GMT-6)

Hi James,

Thanks writing to me.

My PCP stated to me bilirubin will always be high. He didn't elaborate. My gastro went over it like that it's not a big deal. I actually had blood work from a doctor who is a family friend to get a second opinion. He check my pancreas/liver enzymes, celiac disease, crohn's disease, and Vitamin D deficiency. All came out good, except as I stated in early post, my bilirubin. It could be true my bile ducts could be block or maybe I feel scar tissue deep in me around the area they made my bigger incision by my abdominal area.

I always had gastritis on and off over the years. After my surgery, my gastritis did get worse. I do suspect bile gastritis. I read bile can go in the stomach more easily if my sphincter is weak.

I thinking getting second opinion by finding another gastro doctor.

Right now I going on Macrobiotic diet to see if it will relieve my symptoms.

I have to experiment for the time being. Also look into my stress and anxiety. How to find other ways to control them.

Bill

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