10 Causes of High Bilirubin Levels
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #5: Hepatitis
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. It can be a result of various causes, although viral infections are among the most common. It can be placed under two main categories: acute and chronic. Acute hepatitis tends to be cured after a while, but chronic hepatitis may be with you for the rest of your life.
An inflamed liver is not able to function as well as a healthy liver. This will affect its ability to process bilirubin, leading to an excess of the compound in your blood. Hepatitis can cause devastating damage to the liver so it is a condition that should be taken very seriously.
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