10 Causes of High Bilirubin Levels
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
When individual red blood cells come to the end of their lives, they are broken down by the liver. A by-product of this process is bilirubin, which is yellow in color. This substance is usually also broken down by the liver, but sometimes it is able to accumulate in the bloodstream. This will often lead to us appearing yellow ourselves, which is known as jaundice.
There are actually various reasons why bilirubin levels might rise in the bloodstream. Some are temporary and quite harmless, while others can be very serious indeed. If it is revealed that you have more bilirubin in your blood than you should have, make sure to get it checked out to find out why.
