10 Causes of High Bilirubin Levels
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #4: Autoimmune Disorders
Our health and well-being is protected every single day by our immune system. This system helps detect and defeat any unwanted intruder that might make its way into our body. Without it, we would be at the mercy of the countless pathogens around us and it would be unlikely that we would survive for long.
This system is not perfect, though, and some people might find that it attacks their own bodies. This can occur throughout the body, including the liver, and it can be a dangerous condition. Autoimmune diseases that attack the liver can result in higher than usual levels of bilirubin.
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