<human>: all I need to know is that I have been diagnosed with jaundice and the dr has suggested a liver profile...I had jaundice earlier but at that time he suggested only bilirubin test....is it serious?I mean do I have any serious disease that made him suggested a liver profile.
<bot>: Brief Answer: I need more information. Detailed Answer:Hello, Thank you for using Chat Doctor. If I had more information I could be more specific in giving you the needed explanations. So I need to know about your bilirubin level. Is the direct or indirect form more elevated ? Is the total bilirubin rose up from the latest check or not ? How old are you ? What symptoms do you have ? Eventhough, you don't have to be worried, your doctor is trying to understand the cause of your high bilirubin levels. There are many causes of jaundice, such as congenital syn Chat Doctor. To detect for the last one the liver profile labs are needed. Based on the results, you can have a specific treatment for your jaundice.Meanwhile, if you are suffering itching you can take 1 tablet of cetirizine (A CET)10 mg in bedtime. Hope this is helpful. Let me know if you need more clarifications. Kind 