Gilbert’s syndrome is a common, benign genetic liver disorder.
It causes levels of bilirubin to rise above normal levels.
Bilirubin is a yellow chemical by-product of hemoglobin (the red
pigment in blood cells) and is usually excreted by the liver as
bile. Gilbert’s syndrome is found in 3%-7% of the US population,
affecting up to 10% of some Caucasian populations. This
condition usually manifests during the teen years or in
adulthood years (ages 20-30). Gilbert's syndrome is usually
caused by an inherited genetic abnormality. Symptoms occur when
there is an interference with the liver enzyme that is important
in the elimination of bilirubin. This causes the levels of
bilirubin to increase in the blood, which may produce symptoms
such as jaundice . A risk factor is something that increases
your chance of getting a disease or condition. The risk factors
for Gilbert’s syndrome are: - Family members with Gilbert's
syndrome (autosomal dominant trait)—People who have Gilbert’s
syndrome have a 50% chance of passing