10 Causes of High Bilirubin Levels
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #2: Cirrhosis
One of the liver’s numerous functions is to break down spent blood cells. This process produces bilirubin, which is itself broken down by the liver. However, if the liver is not functioning as it should then it can have difficulty in breaking down the compound.
High levels of bilirubin are quite a typical symptom of this liver disease. Indeed, jaundice, which is a symptom of high levels of bilirubin, is closely associated with cirrhosis. Cirrhosis is potentially very serious, so anyone with such a condition should arrange to speak with a medical professional as soon as possible if they have not done so already.
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