What Is Gilbert Syndrome?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
2. Gilbert’s Syndrome
Gilbert’s syndrome is a condition that is also known as familial nonhemolytic jaundice, and constitutional hepatic dysfunction. Having the condition means that the liver is unable to process the bilirubin as it usually would do. This can result in more of the substance being present in the patient’s blood.
Bilirubin is in itself a harmless substance, and Gilbert’s syndrome is also a harmless condition. It can lead to some complications where certain medications are involved, however. Regardless, the symptoms of Gilbert’s disease can also be caused by potentially serious underlying problems, so you should arrange to get the symptoms checked out in case.
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