What would cause my bilireuban be elevated in my liver?

Could it be from taking Tylenol pm?

Assuming that the bilirubin that is high is conjugated bilirubin, you may be experiencing some type of blockage, including but not limited to gall stones, liver stones, or liver damage. Another possibility is medications that cause liver damage, especially aspirin, tylenol (acetomenophin) or aleve (Ibuprofin), among others. Inherited disorders that cause abnormal bilirubin metabolism (Gilbert’s, Rotor’s, Dubin-Johnson, Crigler-Najjar syndromes) may also cause increased levels.

If it is unconjugated bilirubin that is high, this is indicative of some sort of blood disorder, including anemia, sickle cell disease, etc..

Make a followup appointment with your doctor and discuss possible medications and further diagnostic options.

Thank you so much. I have been taking Tylenol pm for years fairly regularly (husband snores). How can I help my liver?

The first thing you need to do is stop taking the tylenol pm... you're causing some serious damage to your body and you may even begin to develop an allergy to it. To support liver health, you should begin a detox diet. Such a plan would entail minimal consumption of fats and oils, incorporation of organic vegetables, fruits and lean meats and the increase of fiber intake. Herbal supplements that contain milk thistle (Silybum marianum), dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) and garlic (Allium sativum) are highly recommended for liver detox. These herbs have been shown to unclog the liver and in certain cases, help the liver cells regenerate.

Also a supplement like dandelion is a great cleanse for your liver and your kidneys.

Thank you so much. I actually do have a high fiber, organic veg and fruit, low fat and very few lean red meat diet currently. The only thing I can think of is the Tylenol PM. I take Adderall XR in 20 mg dose about 4x per week (1 per day) for the last 2 yrs as well. Don't know if it factors?

Adderall has further more acetaminophen, not an exorbitant amount, but it will add to the liver and kidney problems as well. The biggest problem though is still the tylenol pm. if you are having trouble sleeping but no pain or headaches, there is no reason to take acetaminophen. Try taking melatonin, valerian root, or an anti-histamine.