Gilbert's disease affects up to 10% of some Caucasian populations. The condition is usually benign.
Symptoms:
Mild jaundice (yellowing of skin and whites of eyes)
Fatigue
Note: Jaundice typically appears during times of exertion, stress, not eating, and infection.
Signs and tests:
An indirect bilirubin blood test shows changes consistent with Gilbert's disease.
Review Date: 5/3/2007
Reviewed By: Jenifer K. Lehrer, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Frankford-Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Health System, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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