10 Causes of High Bilirubin Levels
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #3: Gilbert’s Syndrome
As mentioned above, it is usually up to the liver to break down bilirubin. This is usually not a problem for us but some people have livers that are unable to do this, even though they might be otherwise healthy. Gilbert’s syndrome is a genetic disorder that prevents the liver from breaking down bilirubin as it normally would.
This, in turn, means that there is more bilirubin flowing through the blood than there usually is. This will lead to jaundice, as well as a range of other symptoms. Gilbert’s syndrome does not always cause symptoms, and many people with the condition will be unaware they have it at all.
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