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Gilbert's syndrome Causes and Risks:
Gilbert's disease is common, affecting about 2% of the population. The most significant symptom of this condition is jaundice . Affected individuals usually have no jaundice. However, jaundice appears under conditions of exertion, stress , fasting, and infections. The condition is usually benign .
Prevention:
This is an inherited disorder; there is no proven prevention.
Symptoms:
Note: There may be no symptoms.
Signs and Tests:
A serial serum indirect bilirubin shows changes consistent with Gilbert's disease.
Treatment:
Usually no treatment is necessary, but phenobarbital can reduce the bilirubin level and relieve the jaundice .
Prognosis:
Jaundice may fluctuate and persist throughout the patients life but usually causes no health problems.
Complications:
There are usually no complications.
Call Your Healthcare Provider:
Call your health care provider if you have jaundice or persistent abdominal pain .
This illustration shows the major organs of the digestive system. Their relative sizes and positioning in the body are also demonstrated.
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