What Is Gilbert's Disease?
4. Jaundice Triggers
As mentioned, patients with Gilbert’s syndrome will often show no symptoms. When symptoms do show, it will typically mean jaundice, as has already been described. There are certain triggers that are likely to cause an onset of jaundice in people who have Gilbert’s syndrome.
Some of the triggers of jaundice include heavy exercise, and a lack of sleep. Having an ailment like the flu or the common cold can also be a trigger. Menstruation will trigger jaundice in some women who have the condition, and dehydration can also cause the condition. Stress is another trigger for some people.
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