Treatment of bilirubin depends on the type, how
serious it is and it cause. It may include tackling an underlying condition
such as malaria. For genetic conditions that don’t get better, like sickle cell
anaemia, a blood transfusion may be given to replenish red blood cells in the
body. If the bile duct system is blocked, an operation may be needed to unblock
it.
serious it is and it cause. It may include tackling an underlying condition
such as malaria. For genetic conditions that don’t get better, like sickle cell
anaemia, a blood transfusion may be given to replenish red blood cells in the
body. If the bile duct system is blocked, an operation may be needed to unblock
it.
During these procedures, measures may be taken to
help prevent further problems, such as removal of the gallbladder. If the liver
is found to be seriously damaged, a transplant may be an option. In the case of
newborn, exposing the baby to special coloured lights (phototherapy) or
exchange blood transfusion may be required to decrease elevated bilirubin
level.
help prevent further problems, such as removal of the gallbladder. If the liver
is found to be seriously damaged, a transplant may be an option. In the case of
newborn, exposing the baby to special coloured lights (phototherapy) or
exchange blood transfusion may be required to decrease elevated bilirubin
level.
