Gilbert Syndrome / Disease

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Gilbert Syndrome

Synonyms of Gilbert Syndrome

Constitutional Liver Dysfunction
Familial Nonhemolytic Jaundice
Gilbert-Lereboullet Syndrome
Gilbert's Disease
Hyperbilirubinemia I
Meulengracht's Disease
Unconjugated Benign Bilirubinemia

Disorder Subdivisions

General Discussion
Gilbert syndrome is a mild genetic liver disorder in which the body cannot properly process bilirubin, a yellowish waste product that is formed when the liver breaks down old or worn out red blood cells (hemolysis). Individuals with Gilbert syndrome have elevated levels of bilirubin (hyperbilirubinemia), which occurs because they have a reduced level of a specific liver enzyme required for elimination of bilirubin. Most affected individuals have no symptoms (asymptomatic) or may only exhibit mild yellowing of the skin, mucous membranes, and whites of the eyes (jaundice). Jaundice may not be apparent until adolescence. Bilirubin levels may increase following stress, exertion, dehydration alcohol consumption, fasting, and/or infection. In some individuals, jaundice may only be apparent when triggered by one of these conditions. Gilbert syndrome is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait.

Organizations related to Gilbert Syndrome

British Liver Trust
Portman House
Ringwood Intl BH24 1AG
Phone #: 014-25 -463080
800 #: N/A
e-mail: info@britishlivertrust.org.uk
Home page: http://www.britishlivertrust.org.uk
Canadian Liver Foundation
2235 Sheppard Avenue
Toronto, Ontario Intl M2J 5B5
Phone #: (41-6) -491-3353
800 #: (80-0) -563-5483
e-mail: clf@liver.ca
Home page: http://www.liver.ca
Children's Liver Alliance
None
None IN None
Phone #: N/A
800 #: --
e-mail: mail@liverkids.org.au
Home page: http://www.liverkids.org.au
Children's Liver Disease Foundation
None
Birmingham Intl B3 3JY
Phone #: 012-1-2-12-3839
800 #: --
e-mail: info@childliverdisease.org
Home page: http://www.childliverdisease.org
MUMS (Mothers United for Moral Support, Inc) National Parent-to-Parent Network
150 Custer Court
Green Bay WI 54301-1243
Phone #: 920-336-5333
800 #: 877-336-5333
e-mail: mums@netnet.net
Home page: http://www.netnet.net/mums/
Madisons Foundation
PO Box 241956
Los Angeles CA 90024
Phone #: 310-264-0826
800 #: N/A
e-mail: getinfo@madisonsfoundation.org
Home page: http://www.madisonsfoundation.org
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
1275 Mamaroneck Avenue
White Plains NY 10605
Phone #: 914-428-7100
800 #: 888-663-4637
e-mail: Askus@marchofdimes.com
Home page: http://www.marchofdimes.com
NIH/National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
2 Information Way
Bethesda MD 20892-3570
Phone #: 301-654-3810
800 #: 800-891-5389
e-mail: nddic@info.niddk.nih.gov
Home page: http://www.niddk.nih.gov

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