Zespół gilberta
Epidemiologia
Zespół Gilberta (GS) jest najczęstszym dziedzicznym zaburzeniem glukuronidacji bilirubiny, charakteryzującym się łagodną, niekoniugowaną hiperbilirubinemią bez cech hemolizy czy innych chorób wątroby. Częstość występowania GS w populacji ogólnej wynosi od 4% do 16%, z istotnymi różnicami geograficznymi i etnicznymi: w populacji kaukaskiej 2-10%, w Azji Wschodniej około 2%, a w Indiach i na Bliskim Wschodzie nawet do 20%. Mutacje w genie UGT1A1, zwłaszcza w regionie promotora TATAA, są główną przyczyną zespołu, z różnym rozpowszechnieniem w zależności od grupy etnicznej (np. 36% u Afrykańczyków, 3% u Azjatów). Diagnoza najczęściej stawiana jest w okresie dojrzewania lub wczesnej dorosłości, z przewagą mężczyzn (stosunek 2:1 do 7:1), co wiąże się z wpływem hormonów płciowych na metabolizm bilirubiny. Pomimo wysokiej częstości występowania, tylko około 3% homozygot rs887829-T ma rozpoznany zespół Gilberta, co wynika z bezobjawowego przebiegu u większości pacjentów.
Epidemiologia zespołu Gilberta – przegląd
Zespół Gilberta (GS) jest najczęstszym dziedzicznym zaburzeniem glukuronidacji bilirubiny, charakteryzującym się łagodnym, niekoniugowanym hiperbilirubinemią przy braku hemolizy lub innych chorób wątroby. Częstość występowania tego schorzenia waha się w zależności od przyjętych kryteriów diagnostycznych, pochodzenia etnicznego oraz zastosowanych metod badawczych.12
Globalna częstość występowania zespołu Gilberta wynosi od 4% do 16% populacji ogólnej, przy czym szacunki te mogą się różnić w zależności od badanej grupy etnicznej i przyjętych kryteriów diagnostycznych.34 W Stanach Zjednoczonych częstość występowania szacuje się na 3-7% populacji, a w populacji kaukaskiej Europy Zachodniej na 2-10%.567
Rozkład geograficzny
Częstość występowania zespołu Gilberta wykazuje znaczne różnice geograficzne:8
- W populacji kaukaskiej częstość występowania wynosi od 2% do 10%9
- W Japonii i Azji Wschodniej występuje u około 2% populacji10
- W Indiach, Azji Południowej i na Bliskim Wschodzie częstość może sięgać nawet 20%11
- W Egipcie zaobserwowano częstość na poziomie 8,016% według badań przekrojowych12
- W krajach europejskich częstość występowania mutacji genu może sięgać 35-40%13
- W niektórych grupach etnicznych w Afryce częstość występowania mutacji wynosi ponad 50%14
- W krajach azjatyckich częstość jest nieco niższa, wynosząc 16-33%15
Badania prowadzone w Malezji wykazały, że mutacje UGT1A1 nie są rzadkie wśród niemowląt malezyjskich (30%), co wskazuje na wysoką częstość występowania zespołu Gilberta w tej populacji.16
Rozkład według wieku i płci
Chociaż zespół Gilberta jest obecny od urodzenia jako zaburzenie genetyczne, jego diagnoza najczęściej ma miejsce w okresie dojrzewania lub wczesnej dorosłości. Jest to związane z wpływem hormonów płciowych na metabolizm bilirubiny oraz zwiększonym obrotem hemoglobiny w tym okresie.1718
Charakterystyczne cechy rozkładu według wieku i płci obejmują:19
- Diagnoza najczęściej stawiana jest w okresie dojrzewania lub wczesnej dorosłości (druga lub trzecia dekada życia)2021
- Zespół Gilberta częściej występuje u mężczyzn niż u kobiet (stosunek mężczyzn do kobiet waha się od 2:1 do 7:1)2223
- Według niektórych źródeł stosunek mężczyzn do kobiet wynosi 3-4:124
- Różnica między płciami wynika prawdopodobnie z wyższego poziomu produkcji bilirubiny u mężczyzn oraz różnic w stężeniach hormonów płciowych2526
Wskaźniki diagnostyczne i nierozpoznane przypadki
Pomimo stosunkowo wysokiej częstości występowania zespołu Gilberta, wiele przypadków pozostaje nierozpoznanych. Wynika to z bezobjawowego lub skąpoobjawowego przebiegu choroby u większości osób.27
Badania wskazują, że:28
- Tylko około 3% osób posiadających genotyp charakterystyczny dla zespołu Gilberta (homozygoty rs887829-T) ma zdiagnozowany zespół Gilberta29
- W dużym badaniu kohortowym (n=463060) około 10% pacjentów było homozygotami dla genotypu zespołu Gilberta30
- Diagnoza często następuje przypadkowo podczas badań krwi wykonywanych z innych powodów31
Czynniki genetyczne wpływające na epidemiologię
Zespół Gilberta jest zaburzeniem dziedzicznym, a jego występowanie wiąże się z mutacjami genu UGT1A1 (urydyno-difosfoglukuronozylotransferaza 1A1), który odpowiada za sprzęganie bilirubiny.3233
Istotne aspekty genetyczne wpływające na epidemiologię zespołu Gilberta obejmują:34
- Różnice w mutacjach genu UGT1A1 występują między grupami etnicznymi35
- W populacji kaukaskiej najczęstszym miejscem mutacji jest element TATAA w regionie promotora36
- Polimorfizmy w regionie promotora TATAA dotyczą do 36% Afrykańczyków, ale tylko 3% Azjatów37
- Częsta mutacja w genie UGT (Gly71Arg) prowadzi do zwiększonej częstości występowania ciężkiej hiperbilirubinemii noworodkowej (około 20%) u Azjatów38
Chociaż zespół Gilberta jest najczęściej uważany za zaburzenie autosomalnie recesywne, opisywano przypadki heterozygotyczności i heterozygotyczności złożonej, szczególnie w populacji azjatyckiej.39
Metody nadzoru i monitorowania
Zespół Gilberta jest zwykle łagodnym zaburzeniem, które nie wymaga specyficznego leczenia ani intensywnego nadzoru. Niemniej jednak monitorowanie pacjentów może być wskazane w określonych sytuacjach.4041
Wyzwania diagnostyczne i nadzór
Mimo powszechnego występowania, diagnoza zespołu Gilberta może być trudna ze względu na:42
- Zmienne kryteria diagnostyczne43
- Wpływ czynników takich jak płeć, wiek i pochodzenie etniczne na poziomy bilirubiny44
- Wpływ rytmów dobowych, żywienia i palenia tytoniu na wyniki badań45
- Możliwość pomylenia z innymi chorobami wątroby4647
Te czynniki podkreślają potrzebę specyficznych dla płci i ewentualnie specyficznych dla pochodzenia etnicznego kryteriów diagnostycznych w celu dokładnego zrozumienia epidemiologii zespołu Gilberta.48
Monitorowanie kliniczne
Chociaż zespół Gilberta jest generalnie łagodnym schorzeniem, monitorowanie może być wskazane w określonych okolicznościach:49
- Pacjenci z zespołem Gilberta i ciężką hiperbilirubinemią powinni mieć regularnie sprawdzany poziom bilirubiny50
- Zaleca się badania przesiewowe, poradnictwo, monitorowanie i zindywidualizowaną opiekę zdrowotną dla osób z zespołem Gilberta w kontekście:51
- Znieczulenia
- Ciąży
- Leczenia bezpośrednio działającymi lekami przeciwwirusowymi (DAAs)
- Porodów
- Zabiegów chirurgicznych
- Planów redukcji masy ciała
- Pacjenci, członkowie rodzin i klinicyści powinni być poinformowani, że osoby z zespołem Gilberta mogą być narażone na zwiększone ryzyko toksyczności leków, gdy są narażone na leki, które hamują lub wpływają na aktywność UGT1A152
Populacje specjalne i badania epidemiologiczne
Specyficzne badania epidemiologiczne prowadzone w różnych populacjach dostarczyły cennych informacji na temat zespołu Gilberta:53
- W Egipcie przeprowadzono pierwsze badanie dotyczące częstości, przebiegu klinicznego i jakości życia związanej ze zdrowiem u dorosłych z zespołem Gilberta, wykorzystując zarówno badanie przekrojowe, jak i prospektywne długoterminowe54
- Badanie C8 Health Study Population badało związki między fenotypem zespołu Gilberta a stężeniem perfluorowęglowodorów (PFCs) w surowicy, stwierdzając znacząco wyższe stężenie kwasu perfluoroheksanowego (PFHxA) u mężczyzn i kobiet z zespołem Gilberta55
- Duże badanie kohortowe wykorzystujące bazę danych podstawowej opieki zdrowotnej The Health Improvement Network porównywało wskaźniki umieralności z wszystkich przyczyn u osób z zespołem Gilberta i bez niego56
Te badania przyczyniają się do lepszego zrozumienia epidemiologii zespołu Gilberta i jego konsekwencji dla zdrowia publicznego.57
Wpływ na zdrowie publiczne
Zespół Gilberta jest generalnie uważany za łagodne schorzenie, które nie wymaga specjalistycznego leczenia ani długoterminowej opieki medycznej. Jednak ma on pewne implikacje dla zdrowia publicznego i indywidualnego.5859
Jakość życia
Chociaż tradycyjnie zespół Gilberta opisywano jako zaburzenie bezobjawowe, badania wykazały, że może on wpływać na jakość życia:60
- Badanie egipskie zidentyfikowało kilka objawów, które występują wraz z żółtaczką i pogarszają kilka domen jakości życia związanej ze zdrowiem (HRQOL) podczas epizodów niekoniugowanej hiperbilirubinemii61
- Osoby z zespołem Gilberta mogą doświadczać niepokoju związanego z diagnozą, zwłaszcza gdy łagodna hiperbilirubinemia jest błędnie interpretowana jako objaw poważniejszej choroby wątroby62
Schorzenia powiązane
Badania sugerują pewne potencjalne powiązania między zespołem Gilberta a innymi stanami zdrowotnymi:6364
- Zwiększone ryzyko rozwoju kamieni żółciowych6566
- Potencjalne powiązania ze schizofrenią, rakiem piersi i rakiem jelita grubego według niektórych badań67
- Bardziej osoby z genotypem zespołu Gilberta miały patologię dróg żółciowych i łupież różowy68
- Potencjalny odwrotny związek między niekoniugowaną hiperbilirubinemią a metaboliczną dysfunkcją związaną z stłuszczeniową chorobą wątroby (MASLD)69
- Wpływ na zapalenie wątroby typu B i C nie jest dobrze ustalony70
Niemniej jednak, dane z analiz genetycznych sugerują, że bilirubina nie ma prawdopodobnie przyczynowej roli w ochronie przed chorobami układu krążenia, przewlekłą obturacyjną chorobą płuc lub innymi kluczowymi wynikami opieki zdrowotnej, a zatem stanowi słaby cel interwencji terapeutycznej dla tych wyników.71
Długoterminowe rokowanie
Rokowanie dla osób z zespołem Gilberta jest doskonałe, bez zgłaszanych długoterminowych następstw:7273
- Osoby z zespołem Gilberta mogą prowadzić długie, zdrowe życie7475
- Zgłaszano, że wskaźniki śmiertelności u osób z zespołem Gilberta są prawie o połowę niższe niż u osób bez tego zespołu, co sugeruje potencjalny efekt ochronny przed śmiertelnością z wszystkich przyczyn w populacji ogólnej76
- Osoby z zespołem Gilberta mogą mieć nieprawidłowości w metabolizmie niektórych leków77
Zespół Gilberta, jako najczęstsze dziedziczne zaburzenie glukuronidacji bilirubiny, stanowi ważny aspekt zdrowia publicznego ze względu na jego stosunkowo wysoką częstość występowania w populacji ogólnej. Chociaż jest to łagodne schorzenie, które nie wymaga specjalistycznego leczenia, dokładna diagnoza i edukacja pacjentów są istotne, aby odróżnić je od poważniejszych chorób wątroby i zapewnić odpowiednie leczenie w określonych sytuacjach klinicznych.7879
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Gilbert syndrome is the most common inherited disorder of bilirubin glucuronidation, with an estimated prevalence of 6 to 14 percent. Patients typically present during adolescence when alterations in sex steroid concentrations affect bilirubin metabolism, leading to increased plasma bilirubin concentrations. As a result, it is rarely diagnosed prior to puberty. The disorder is more commonly diagnosed in males, possibly due to a relatively higher level of daily bilirubin production.
- #2 Gilbert Syndrome – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelfhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470200/
Gilbert syndrome has a prevalence rate between 4% and 16%, but this can vary depending on ethnic ancestry. In the White population, the prevalence of Gilbert syndrome has been estimated to be 2% to 10%. Japan and East Asia have a prevalence of about 2%, while India, Southern Asia, and the Middle East have rates of up to 20%. Clinical manifestations are characteristically present during early adolescence and are more frequently found in men. Most likely, differences in sex steroid concentrations and higher bilirubin production in males account for higher prevalence rates. Most cases are diagnosed around puberty due to higher hemoglobin turnover and endogenous steroid hormone-induced inhibition of bilirubin glucuronidation. […] This activity for healthcare professionals reviews the etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, recommended evaluation, and management of Gilbert syndrome and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in improving the quality of life and outcomes for patients with this genetic disorder.
- #3 Gilbert Syndrome | Treatment & Management | Point of Carehttps://www.statpearls.com/point-of-care/22249
Gilbert syndrome has a prevalence rate between 4% and 16%, but this can vary depending on ethnic ancestry. […] In the White population, the prevalence of Gilbert syndrome has been estimated to be 2% to 10%. Japan and East Asia have a prevalence of about 2%, while India, Southern Asia, and the Middle East have rates of up to 20%. […] Clinical manifestations are characteristically present during early adolescence and are more frequently found in men. […] Most likely, differences in sex steroid concentrations and higher bilirubin production in males account for higher prevalence rates. […] Most cases are diagnosed around puberty due to higher hemoglobin turnover and endogenous steroid hormone-induced inhibition of bilirubin glucuronidation.
- #4 Gilbertâs syndrome: The good, the bad and the uglyhttps://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5182/full/v17/i2/98503.htm
Gilberts syndrome (GS) is a common hereditary condition characterized by mild increases in serum bilirubin levels due to inherited defects in bilirubin metabolism. […] Epidemiological studies indicate that GS affects approximately 2%-13% of the population, with a higher prevalence observed in individuals without liver disease or hemolysis. […] The prevalence of GS appears to be higher in men compared to women, and fasting has been shown to increase serum bilirubin levels. […] Despite its prevalence, diagnosing GS remains challenging due to variable diagnostic criteria and the influence of factors such as sex, age, and ethnicity on bilirubin levels. […] These findings underscore the necessity for sex-specific and possibly ethnicity-specific diagnostic criteria, considering factors like circadian rhythms, nutrition, and smoking, to accurately understand GS epidemiology.
- #5 Gilbert’s Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, Tests & Treatmenthttps://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17661-gilberts-syndrome
An estimated 3% to 7% of Americans have Gilbert’s syndrome. This type of liver disease is more common in males than in females. It affects all ages, races and ethnicities. […] As a genetic condition, Gilbert’s syndrome is present at birth. It often remains undiagnosed until blood tests detect high bilirubin levels. Diagnosis most commonly occurs when people are in their teens or early adulthood and getting blood tests for something else. […] Gilbert’s syndrome is a mild condition. It doesnt cause long-term complications or serious health problems. […] People with Gilbert’s syndrome can lead long, healthy lives. They dont experience long-term health problems from the disease.
- #6 Gilbert’s Syndrome | Doctorhttps://patient.info/doctor/gilberts-syndrome-pro
Homozygous Gilbert’s syndrome affects 2-10% of the Caucasian population in the West. The worldwide prevalence of Gilbert’s syndrome varies considerably depending on which diagnostic criteria are used. Men are more commonly affected than women. […] However, many cases remain undiagnosed so its true prevalence is unknown.
- #7 Gilbert Syndrome – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelfhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470200/
Gilbert syndrome has a prevalence rate between 4% and 16%, but this can vary depending on ethnic ancestry. In the White population, the prevalence of Gilbert syndrome has been estimated to be 2% to 10%. Japan and East Asia have a prevalence of about 2%, while India, Southern Asia, and the Middle East have rates of up to 20%. Clinical manifestations are characteristically present during early adolescence and are more frequently found in men. Most likely, differences in sex steroid concentrations and higher bilirubin production in males account for higher prevalence rates. Most cases are diagnosed around puberty due to higher hemoglobin turnover and endogenous steroid hormone-induced inhibition of bilirubin glucuronidation. […] This activity for healthcare professionals reviews the etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, recommended evaluation, and management of Gilbert syndrome and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in improving the quality of life and outcomes for patients with this genetic disorder.
- #8 Gilbert Syndrome | Treatment & Management | Point of Carehttps://www.statpearls.com/point-of-care/22249
Gilbert syndrome has a prevalence rate between 4% and 16%, but this can vary depending on ethnic ancestry. […] In the White population, the prevalence of Gilbert syndrome has been estimated to be 2% to 10%. Japan and East Asia have a prevalence of about 2%, while India, Southern Asia, and the Middle East have rates of up to 20%. […] Clinical manifestations are characteristically present during early adolescence and are more frequently found in men. […] Most likely, differences in sex steroid concentrations and higher bilirubin production in males account for higher prevalence rates. […] Most cases are diagnosed around puberty due to higher hemoglobin turnover and endogenous steroid hormone-induced inhibition of bilirubin glucuronidation.
- #9 Gilbert Syndrome – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelfhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470200/
Gilbert syndrome has a prevalence rate between 4% and 16%, but this can vary depending on ethnic ancestry. In the White population, the prevalence of Gilbert syndrome has been estimated to be 2% to 10%. Japan and East Asia have a prevalence of about 2%, while India, Southern Asia, and the Middle East have rates of up to 20%. Clinical manifestations are characteristically present during early adolescence and are more frequently found in men. Most likely, differences in sex steroid concentrations and higher bilirubin production in males account for higher prevalence rates. Most cases are diagnosed around puberty due to higher hemoglobin turnover and endogenous steroid hormone-induced inhibition of bilirubin glucuronidation. […] This activity for healthcare professionals reviews the etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, recommended evaluation, and management of Gilbert syndrome and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in improving the quality of life and outcomes for patients with this genetic disorder.
- #10 Gilbert Syndrome | Treatment & Management | Point of Carehttps://www.statpearls.com/point-of-care/22249
Gilbert syndrome has a prevalence rate between 4% and 16%, but this can vary depending on ethnic ancestry. […] In the White population, the prevalence of Gilbert syndrome has been estimated to be 2% to 10%. Japan and East Asia have a prevalence of about 2%, while India, Southern Asia, and the Middle East have rates of up to 20%. […] Clinical manifestations are characteristically present during early adolescence and are more frequently found in men. […] Most likely, differences in sex steroid concentrations and higher bilirubin production in males account for higher prevalence rates. […] Most cases are diagnosed around puberty due to higher hemoglobin turnover and endogenous steroid hormone-induced inhibition of bilirubin glucuronidation.
- #11 Gilbert Syndrome | Treatment & Management | Point of Carehttps://www.statpearls.com/point-of-care/22249
Gilbert syndrome has a prevalence rate between 4% and 16%, but this can vary depending on ethnic ancestry. […] In the White population, the prevalence of Gilbert syndrome has been estimated to be 2% to 10%. Japan and East Asia have a prevalence of about 2%, while India, Southern Asia, and the Middle East have rates of up to 20%. […] Clinical manifestations are characteristically present during early adolescence and are more frequently found in men. […] Most likely, differences in sex steroid concentrations and higher bilirubin production in males account for higher prevalence rates. […] Most cases are diagnosed around puberty due to higher hemoglobin turnover and endogenous steroid hormone-induced inhibition of bilirubin glucuronidation.
- #12 The frequency, clinical course, and health related quality of life in adults with Gilbertâs syndrome: a longitudinal study | BMC Gastroenterology | Full Texthttps://bmcgastroenterol.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12876-019-0931-2
Gilbert syndrome (GS) is an autosomal recessive inherited disorder of bilirubin glucuronidation which has not been investigated in Egypt. This longitudinal study investigated the frequency, clinical course, genetic profile and health related quality of life in Egyptian adults. […] An initial cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the frequency of Gilbert syndrome among Egyptian adults. […] One hundred and one subjects fulfilled the criteria of GS with a prevalence of 8.016%. […] Gilbert syndrome is a frequent inherited disorder in Egypt. […] Screening, counseling, monitoring and individualized health care are recommended for subjects with GS in the setting of anesthesia, pregnancy, treatment with DAAs, deliveries, surgery and weight loss plans. […] In Egypt, no studies have been conducted to investigate any epidemiologic, clinical or genetic aspects of GS.
- #13https://childshealth.zaslavsky.com.ua/index.php/journal/article/view/931?articlesBySameAuthorPage=4
The aim of the review was the analysis of the literature about the prevalence, etiology, genetics and pathogenesis of Gilberts syndrome (GS). […] The prevalence of the mutant gene in European countries reaches 3540 %, in certain ethnic groups in Africa more than 50 %, in Asian countries it is slightly lower (1633 %). […] The prevalence of GS in Ukraine has not been studied. […] The ratio of male and female patients with GS is 34 : 1.
- #14https://childshealth.zaslavsky.com.ua/index.php/journal/article/view/931?articlesBySameAuthorPage=4
The aim of the review was the analysis of the literature about the prevalence, etiology, genetics and pathogenesis of Gilberts syndrome (GS). […] The prevalence of the mutant gene in European countries reaches 3540 %, in certain ethnic groups in Africa more than 50 %, in Asian countries it is slightly lower (1633 %). […] The prevalence of GS in Ukraine has not been studied. […] The ratio of male and female patients with GS is 34 : 1.
- #15https://childshealth.zaslavsky.com.ua/index.php/journal/article/view/931?articlesBySameAuthorPage=4
The aim of the review was the analysis of the literature about the prevalence, etiology, genetics and pathogenesis of Gilberts syndrome (GS). […] The prevalence of the mutant gene in European countries reaches 3540 %, in certain ethnic groups in Africa more than 50 %, in Asian countries it is slightly lower (1633 %). […] The prevalence of GS in Ukraine has not been studied. […] The ratio of male and female patients with GS is 34 : 1.
- #16 KAKEN — Research Projects | Molecular epidemiology of neonatal Gilbert’s syndrome in Malaysia (KAKENHI-PROJECT-15406036)https://kaken.nii.ac.jp/en/grant/KAKENHI-PROJECT-15406036/
To clarify whether the UGT1A1 mutations contribute to the high incidence of neonatal jaundice in Southeast Asian populations, we screened for the mutations in the Malay-Malaysian populations. […] The UGT1A1 mutations were not rare in Malay-Malaysian infants (30%), indicating the high incidence of Gilbert syndrome in the Malaysian population. […] The UGT1A1 mutations, especially variant TATA-box, were found more frequently in the jaundice group, suggesting that they are risk factors for the development of neonatal jaundice.
- #17 Gilbert Syndrome – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelfhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470200/
Gilbert syndrome has a prevalence rate between 4% and 16%, but this can vary depending on ethnic ancestry. In the White population, the prevalence of Gilbert syndrome has been estimated to be 2% to 10%. Japan and East Asia have a prevalence of about 2%, while India, Southern Asia, and the Middle East have rates of up to 20%. Clinical manifestations are characteristically present during early adolescence and are more frequently found in men. Most likely, differences in sex steroid concentrations and higher bilirubin production in males account for higher prevalence rates. Most cases are diagnosed around puberty due to higher hemoglobin turnover and endogenous steroid hormone-induced inhibition of bilirubin glucuronidation. […] This activity for healthcare professionals reviews the etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, recommended evaluation, and management of Gilbert syndrome and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in improving the quality of life and outcomes for patients with this genetic disorder.
- #18 Gilbert syndrome – UpToDatehttps://www.uptodate.com/contents/gilbert-syndrome/print
Gilbert syndrome is the most common inherited disorder of bilirubin glucuronidation, with an estimated prevalence of 6 to 14 percent. Patients typically present during adolescence when alterations in sex steroid concentrations affect bilirubin metabolism, leading to increased plasma bilirubin concentrations. As a result, it is rarely diagnosed prior to puberty. The disorder is more commonly diagnosed in males, possibly due to a relatively higher level of daily bilirubin production.
- #19 Unconjugated Hyperbilirubinemia: Practice Essentials, Background, Pathophysiologyhttps://emedicine.medscape.com/article/178841-overview
In Gilbert syndrome, differences exist in the mutation of the UGT1A1 gene in certain ethnic groups; the TATAA element in the promoter region is the most common mutation site in the white population. […] A racial variation exists in the development of neonatal jaundice. A common mutation in the UGT gene (Gly71Arg) leads to an increased incidence of severe neonatal hyperbilirubinemia (approximately 20%) in Asians. […] Gilbert syndrome is diagnosed more commonly in boys after puberty than in girls. The apparent sex difference is due to the fact that the daily bilirubin production is lower in women than in men. The male-to-female ratio for Gilbert syndrome ranges from 2:1 to 7:1. […] The age at which symptoms of unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia appear varies as follows: Gilbert syndrome: This is usually diagnosed around puberty, possibly because of the inhibition of bilirubin glucuronidation by endogenous steroid hormones.
- #20 Gilbert Syndrome | 5-Minute Clinical Consulthttps://www.unboundmedicine.com/5minute/view/5-Minute-Clinical-Consult/1688024/all/Gilbert_Syndrome
Predominant age: present from birth but most often presents in the 2nd or 3rd decade of life. […] Predominant sex: male female (2 to 7:1). […] The reported prevalence of Gilbert syndrome (GS) is between 510% in different populations, with most presentations during or after adolescence (1).
- #21 Gilbert’s syndromehttps://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/gilberts_syndrome/
Gilbert’s syndrome is a fairly common liver disorder that is present at birth, but usually only becomes apparent in the teens or early adulthood. […] It is estimated that between three and seven per cent of people have Gilbert’s syndrome, and it is more common in males than females. The condition is thought to be inherited. […] Gilbert’s syndrome needs to be diagnosed with blood tests to ensure that your child does not have a more serious liver disease. […] Gilbert’s syndrome does not require treatment and will not interfere with a normal lifestyle.
- #22 Unconjugated Hyperbilirubinemia: Practice Essentials, Background, Pathophysiologyhttps://emedicine.medscape.com/article/178841-overview
In Gilbert syndrome, differences exist in the mutation of the UGT1A1 gene in certain ethnic groups; the TATAA element in the promoter region is the most common mutation site in the white population. […] A racial variation exists in the development of neonatal jaundice. A common mutation in the UGT gene (Gly71Arg) leads to an increased incidence of severe neonatal hyperbilirubinemia (approximately 20%) in Asians. […] Gilbert syndrome is diagnosed more commonly in boys after puberty than in girls. The apparent sex difference is due to the fact that the daily bilirubin production is lower in women than in men. The male-to-female ratio for Gilbert syndrome ranges from 2:1 to 7:1. […] The age at which symptoms of unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia appear varies as follows: Gilbert syndrome: This is usually diagnosed around puberty, possibly because of the inhibition of bilirubin glucuronidation by endogenous steroid hormones.
- #23 Gilbert Syndrome | 5-Minute Clinical Consulthttps://www.unboundmedicine.com/5minute/view/5-Minute-Clinical-Consult/1688024/all/Gilbert_Syndrome
Predominant age: present from birth but most often presents in the 2nd or 3rd decade of life. […] Predominant sex: male female (2 to 7:1). […] The reported prevalence of Gilbert syndrome (GS) is between 510% in different populations, with most presentations during or after adolescence (1).
- #24https://childshealth.zaslavsky.com.ua/index.php/journal/article/view/931?articlesBySameAuthorPage=4
The aim of the review was the analysis of the literature about the prevalence, etiology, genetics and pathogenesis of Gilberts syndrome (GS). […] The prevalence of the mutant gene in European countries reaches 3540 %, in certain ethnic groups in Africa more than 50 %, in Asian countries it is slightly lower (1633 %). […] The prevalence of GS in Ukraine has not been studied. […] The ratio of male and female patients with GS is 34 : 1.
- #25 Gilbert Syndrome – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelfhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470200/
Gilbert syndrome has a prevalence rate between 4% and 16%, but this can vary depending on ethnic ancestry. In the White population, the prevalence of Gilbert syndrome has been estimated to be 2% to 10%. Japan and East Asia have a prevalence of about 2%, while India, Southern Asia, and the Middle East have rates of up to 20%. Clinical manifestations are characteristically present during early adolescence and are more frequently found in men. Most likely, differences in sex steroid concentrations and higher bilirubin production in males account for higher prevalence rates. Most cases are diagnosed around puberty due to higher hemoglobin turnover and endogenous steroid hormone-induced inhibition of bilirubin glucuronidation. […] This activity for healthcare professionals reviews the etiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, recommended evaluation, and management of Gilbert syndrome and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in improving the quality of life and outcomes for patients with this genetic disorder.
- #26 Gilbert syndrome – UpToDatehttps://www.uptodate.com/contents/gilbert-syndrome/print
Gilbert syndrome is the most common inherited disorder of bilirubin glucuronidation, with an estimated prevalence of 6 to 14 percent. Patients typically present during adolescence when alterations in sex steroid concentrations affect bilirubin metabolism, leading to increased plasma bilirubin concentrations. As a result, it is rarely diagnosed prior to puberty. The disorder is more commonly diagnosed in males, possibly due to a relatively higher level of daily bilirubin production.
- #27 Gilbert’s Syndrome | Doctorhttps://patient.info/doctor/gilberts-syndrome-pro
Homozygous Gilbert’s syndrome affects 2-10% of the Caucasian population in the West. The worldwide prevalence of Gilbert’s syndrome varies considerably depending on which diagnostic criteria are used. Men are more commonly affected than women. […] However, many cases remain undiagnosed so its true prevalence is unknown.
- #28 Effect of bilirubin and Gilbert syndrome on health: cohort analysis of observational, genetic, and Mendelian randomisation associations | BMJ Medicinehttps://bmjmedicine.bmj.com/content/2/1/e000467
In a large cohort study (n=463060), around 10% of patients were homozygous for the Gilbert syndrome genotype. […] Only 3% of participants who carry this genotype were diagnosed with Gilbert syndrome. […] More participants with the Gilbert syndrome genotype had biliary pathology and pityriasis rosea, but no other health conditions. […] Only 3% of participants who are homozygous for rs887829-T have a recorded diagnosis of Gilbert syndrome. […] Carriers of this genotype have modest increases in the odds of developing biliary pathology and pityriasis rosea. […] Evidence from the analyses of genetic data suggests that bilirubin has no likely causal role in protection from cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or other key healthcare outcomes and therefore represents a poor target for therapeutic intervention for these outcomes.
- #29 Effect of bilirubin and Gilbert syndrome on health: cohort analysis of observational, genetic, and Mendelian randomisation associations | BMJ Medicinehttps://bmjmedicine.bmj.com/content/2/1/e000467
In a large cohort study (n=463060), around 10% of patients were homozygous for the Gilbert syndrome genotype. […] Only 3% of participants who carry this genotype were diagnosed with Gilbert syndrome. […] More participants with the Gilbert syndrome genotype had biliary pathology and pityriasis rosea, but no other health conditions. […] Only 3% of participants who are homozygous for rs887829-T have a recorded diagnosis of Gilbert syndrome. […] Carriers of this genotype have modest increases in the odds of developing biliary pathology and pityriasis rosea. […] Evidence from the analyses of genetic data suggests that bilirubin has no likely causal role in protection from cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or other key healthcare outcomes and therefore represents a poor target for therapeutic intervention for these outcomes.
- #30 Effect of bilirubin and Gilbert syndrome on health: cohort analysis of observational, genetic, and Mendelian randomisation associations | BMJ Medicinehttps://bmjmedicine.bmj.com/content/2/1/e000467
In a large cohort study (n=463060), around 10% of patients were homozygous for the Gilbert syndrome genotype. […] Only 3% of participants who carry this genotype were diagnosed with Gilbert syndrome. […] More participants with the Gilbert syndrome genotype had biliary pathology and pityriasis rosea, but no other health conditions. […] Only 3% of participants who are homozygous for rs887829-T have a recorded diagnosis of Gilbert syndrome. […] Carriers of this genotype have modest increases in the odds of developing biliary pathology and pityriasis rosea. […] Evidence from the analyses of genetic data suggests that bilirubin has no likely causal role in protection from cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or other key healthcare outcomes and therefore represents a poor target for therapeutic intervention for these outcomes.
- #31 Gilbert’s Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, Tests & Treatmenthttps://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17661-gilberts-syndrome
An estimated 3% to 7% of Americans have Gilbert’s syndrome. This type of liver disease is more common in males than in females. It affects all ages, races and ethnicities. […] As a genetic condition, Gilbert’s syndrome is present at birth. It often remains undiagnosed until blood tests detect high bilirubin levels. Diagnosis most commonly occurs when people are in their teens or early adulthood and getting blood tests for something else. […] Gilbert’s syndrome is a mild condition. It doesnt cause long-term complications or serious health problems. […] People with Gilbert’s syndrome can lead long, healthy lives. They dont experience long-term health problems from the disease.
- #32https://omim.org/entry/143500
A number sign (#) is used with this entry because Gilbert syndrome is caused by homozygous, compound heterozygous, or heterozygous mutation in the UDP-glucuronosyltransferase gene (UGT1A1; 191740) on chromosome 2q37. […] The hereditary hyperbilirubinemias include (1) those resulting in predominantly unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia: Gilbert or Arias syndrome, Crigler-Najjar syndrome type I (218800), and Crigler-Najjar syndrome type II (606785); and (2) those resulting in predominantly conjugated hyperbilirubinemia: Dubin-Johnson syndrome (237500), Rotor syndrome (237450), and several forms of intrahepatic cholestasis (147480, 211600, 214950, 243300) (Wolkoff et al., 1983). Detailed studies show that patients with Gilbert syndrome have reduced activity of bilirubin glucuronosyltransferase (Bosma et al., 1995, Koiwai et al., 1995).
- #33 A Severe Hyperbilirubenmia in Gilbert Syndromehttps://www.fortunejournals.com/articles/a-severe-hyperbilirubenmia-in-gilbert-syndrome.html
Gilbert Syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the liver’s ability to process bilirubin, a waste product produced by the breakdown of red blood cells. […] Gilbert syndrome is often misdiagnosed for a more serious liver disorder, however, it is a benign syndrome. […] Gilbert Syndrome is an autosomal recessive condition that is the result of decreased activity of uridine diphosphate glucuronyl transferase 1A1 (UGT1A1), an enzyme that plays a role in the conjugation of bilirubin. […] Patients with Gilbert Syndrome and severe hyperbilirubinemia should have their bilirubin regularly checked. […] This case study illustrates the importance of considering Gilbert Syndrome in the differential diagnosis of jaundice and abdominal pain, even in the absence of other signs of liver disease.
- #34 Unconjugated Hyperbilirubinemia: Practice Essentials, Background, Pathophysiologyhttps://emedicine.medscape.com/article/178841-overview
In Gilbert syndrome, differences exist in the mutation of the UGT1A1 gene in certain ethnic groups; the TATAA element in the promoter region is the most common mutation site in the white population. […] A racial variation exists in the development of neonatal jaundice. A common mutation in the UGT gene (Gly71Arg) leads to an increased incidence of severe neonatal hyperbilirubinemia (approximately 20%) in Asians. […] Gilbert syndrome is diagnosed more commonly in boys after puberty than in girls. The apparent sex difference is due to the fact that the daily bilirubin production is lower in women than in men. The male-to-female ratio for Gilbert syndrome ranges from 2:1 to 7:1. […] The age at which symptoms of unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia appear varies as follows: Gilbert syndrome: This is usually diagnosed around puberty, possibly because of the inhibition of bilirubin glucuronidation by endogenous steroid hormones.
- #35 Unconjugated Hyperbilirubinemia: Practice Essentials, Background, Pathophysiologyhttps://emedicine.medscape.com/article/178841-overview
In Gilbert syndrome, differences exist in the mutation of the UGT1A1 gene in certain ethnic groups; the TATAA element in the promoter region is the most common mutation site in the white population. […] A racial variation exists in the development of neonatal jaundice. A common mutation in the UGT gene (Gly71Arg) leads to an increased incidence of severe neonatal hyperbilirubinemia (approximately 20%) in Asians. […] Gilbert syndrome is diagnosed more commonly in boys after puberty than in girls. The apparent sex difference is due to the fact that the daily bilirubin production is lower in women than in men. The male-to-female ratio for Gilbert syndrome ranges from 2:1 to 7:1. […] The age at which symptoms of unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia appear varies as follows: Gilbert syndrome: This is usually diagnosed around puberty, possibly because of the inhibition of bilirubin glucuronidation by endogenous steroid hormones.
- #36 Unconjugated Hyperbilirubinemia: Practice Essentials, Background, Pathophysiologyhttps://emedicine.medscape.com/article/178841-overview
In Gilbert syndrome, differences exist in the mutation of the UGT1A1 gene in certain ethnic groups; the TATAA element in the promoter region is the most common mutation site in the white population. […] A racial variation exists in the development of neonatal jaundice. A common mutation in the UGT gene (Gly71Arg) leads to an increased incidence of severe neonatal hyperbilirubinemia (approximately 20%) in Asians. […] Gilbert syndrome is diagnosed more commonly in boys after puberty than in girls. The apparent sex difference is due to the fact that the daily bilirubin production is lower in women than in men. The male-to-female ratio for Gilbert syndrome ranges from 2:1 to 7:1. […] The age at which symptoms of unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia appear varies as follows: Gilbert syndrome: This is usually diagnosed around puberty, possibly because of the inhibition of bilirubin glucuronidation by endogenous steroid hormones.
- #37 Unconjugated Hyperbilirubinemia: Practice Essentials, Background, Pathophysiologyhttps://emedicine.medscape.com/article/178841-overview
There have been fewer than 50 known cases of Crigler-Najjar syndrome in the United States, and only a few hundred cases have been described in the world literature. In the United States, the prevalence of Gilbert syndrome is 3-7%. […] The estimated incidence of Crigler-Najjar syndrome is 1 case per 1,000,000 births, with only several hundred people worldwide having been reported to have this disease. The syndrome is mostly encountered in communities where high rates of consanguineous marriages prevail. […] The prevalence of Gilbert syndrome varies considerably around the world, depending on which diagnostic criteria are used (eg, number of bilirubin determinations, method of analysis, bilirubin levels used for diagnosis, whether the patient was fasting). Estimates of prevalence may be complicated further by molecular genetic studies of polymorphisms in the TATAA promoter region, which affect as many as 36% of Africans but only 3% of Asians.
- #38 Unconjugated Hyperbilirubinemia: Practice Essentials, Background, Pathophysiologyhttps://emedicine.medscape.com/article/178841-overview
In Gilbert syndrome, differences exist in the mutation of the UGT1A1 gene in certain ethnic groups; the TATAA element in the promoter region is the most common mutation site in the white population. […] A racial variation exists in the development of neonatal jaundice. A common mutation in the UGT gene (Gly71Arg) leads to an increased incidence of severe neonatal hyperbilirubinemia (approximately 20%) in Asians. […] Gilbert syndrome is diagnosed more commonly in boys after puberty than in girls. The apparent sex difference is due to the fact that the daily bilirubin production is lower in women than in men. The male-to-female ratio for Gilbert syndrome ranges from 2:1 to 7:1. […] The age at which symptoms of unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia appear varies as follows: Gilbert syndrome: This is usually diagnosed around puberty, possibly because of the inhibition of bilirubin glucuronidation by endogenous steroid hormones.
- #39https://omim.org/entry/143500
Gilbert syndrome is generally considered to be an autosomal recessive disorder (Chowdhury et al., 2001). However, there have been cases of heterozygosity and compound heterozygosity reported in patients with Gilbert syndrome, particularly among the Asian population. […] Schmid (1995) pointed out that Gilbert syndrome is an entirely benign and clinically inconsequential entity, requiring neither treatment nor long-term medical attention. Its clinical importance lies in the fact that the mild hyperbilirubinemia may be mistaken for a sign of occult, chronic, or progressive liver disease. Since the diagnosis is largely one of exclusion, clinicians sometimes find it difficult to dispel lingering fears of serious liver disease, causing patients unwarranted anxiety.
- #40 Gilbert Syndrome – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelfhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470200/
Patients with Gilbert syndrome do not require treatment. Therefore, management primarily consists of reassuring patients and their families that this is a benign condition that does not require further testing. However, patients, family members, and clinicians should be counseled that individuals with Gilbert syndrome may be at an increased risk of drug toxicity when exposed to medications that suppress or affect UGT1A1 activity.
- #41 Living with Gilbert’s syndrome – British Liver Trusthttps://britishlivertrust.org.uk/information-and-support/liver-conditions/gilberts-syndrome/living-with/
For most people, Gilberts syndrome does not affect their everyday life. Or cause any long term problems. […] There is some evidence that people with Gilberts syndrome may have a higher risk of developing gallstones. […] The medical guidelines for Gilberts all state that it is a harmless condition. Most people with the condition will have no symptoms, or they will be very mild. This is backed up by scientific research. […] It is very important to make sure that you do not have any other conditions that are causing your symptoms or making them worse. It is possible to have other medical problems, including other liver conditions, at the same time as Gilberts syndrome. You should have more tests to make sure that other serious medical conditions can be ruled out. […] Doctors, including GPs, follow NICE guidelines. These set out the clinical information about a condition and how it should be treated. For Gilberts syndrome the NICE guidelines say that the only symptom is mild jaundice that comes and goes. They also state that if you have any other symptoms, you should be tested for other possible conditions. And if your doctor is not certain about the diagnosis you should be referred to a specialist.
- #42 Gilbertâs syndrome: The good, the bad and the uglyhttps://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5182/full/v17/i2/98503.htm
Gilberts syndrome (GS) is a common hereditary condition characterized by mild increases in serum bilirubin levels due to inherited defects in bilirubin metabolism. […] Epidemiological studies indicate that GS affects approximately 2%-13% of the population, with a higher prevalence observed in individuals without liver disease or hemolysis. […] The prevalence of GS appears to be higher in men compared to women, and fasting has been shown to increase serum bilirubin levels. […] Despite its prevalence, diagnosing GS remains challenging due to variable diagnostic criteria and the influence of factors such as sex, age, and ethnicity on bilirubin levels. […] These findings underscore the necessity for sex-specific and possibly ethnicity-specific diagnostic criteria, considering factors like circadian rhythms, nutrition, and smoking, to accurately understand GS epidemiology.
- #43 Gilbertâs syndrome: The good, the bad and the uglyhttps://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5182/full/v17/i2/98503.htm
Gilberts syndrome (GS) is a common hereditary condition characterized by mild increases in serum bilirubin levels due to inherited defects in bilirubin metabolism. […] Epidemiological studies indicate that GS affects approximately 2%-13% of the population, with a higher prevalence observed in individuals without liver disease or hemolysis. […] The prevalence of GS appears to be higher in men compared to women, and fasting has been shown to increase serum bilirubin levels. […] Despite its prevalence, diagnosing GS remains challenging due to variable diagnostic criteria and the influence of factors such as sex, age, and ethnicity on bilirubin levels. […] These findings underscore the necessity for sex-specific and possibly ethnicity-specific diagnostic criteria, considering factors like circadian rhythms, nutrition, and smoking, to accurately understand GS epidemiology.
- #44 Gilbertâs syndrome: The good, the bad and the uglyhttps://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5182/full/v17/i2/98503.htm
Gilberts syndrome (GS) is a common hereditary condition characterized by mild increases in serum bilirubin levels due to inherited defects in bilirubin metabolism. […] Epidemiological studies indicate that GS affects approximately 2%-13% of the population, with a higher prevalence observed in individuals without liver disease or hemolysis. […] The prevalence of GS appears to be higher in men compared to women, and fasting has been shown to increase serum bilirubin levels. […] Despite its prevalence, diagnosing GS remains challenging due to variable diagnostic criteria and the influence of factors such as sex, age, and ethnicity on bilirubin levels. […] These findings underscore the necessity for sex-specific and possibly ethnicity-specific diagnostic criteria, considering factors like circadian rhythms, nutrition, and smoking, to accurately understand GS epidemiology.
- #45 Gilbertâs syndrome: The good, the bad and the uglyhttps://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5182/full/v17/i2/98503.htm
Gilberts syndrome (GS) is a common hereditary condition characterized by mild increases in serum bilirubin levels due to inherited defects in bilirubin metabolism. […] Epidemiological studies indicate that GS affects approximately 2%-13% of the population, with a higher prevalence observed in individuals without liver disease or hemolysis. […] The prevalence of GS appears to be higher in men compared to women, and fasting has been shown to increase serum bilirubin levels. […] Despite its prevalence, diagnosing GS remains challenging due to variable diagnostic criteria and the influence of factors such as sex, age, and ethnicity on bilirubin levels. […] These findings underscore the necessity for sex-specific and possibly ethnicity-specific diagnostic criteria, considering factors like circadian rhythms, nutrition, and smoking, to accurately understand GS epidemiology.
- #46 Gilbertâs syndrome: The good, the bad and the uglyhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11866151/
Gilberts syndrome (GS) is a common hereditary condition characterized by mild increases in serum bilirubin levels due to inherited defects in bilirubin metabolism. […] Epidemiological studies indicate that GS affects approximately 2%-13% of the population, with a higher prevalence observed in individuals without liver disease or hemolysis. […] The prevalence of GS appears to be higher in men compared to women, and fasting has been shown to increase serum bilirubin levels. […] These findings underscore the necessity for sex-specific and possibly ethnicity-specific diagnostic criteria, considering factors like circadian rhythms, nutrition, and smoking, to accurately understand GS epidemiology. […] The clinical significance of GS lies in the potential for mild hyperbilirubinemia to be mistaken for a sign of liver disease highlighting the importance of accurate diagnosis and patient education.
- #47 A Severe Hyperbilirubenmia in Gilbert Syndromehttps://www.fortunejournals.com/articles/a-severe-hyperbilirubenmia-in-gilbert-syndrome.html
Gilbert Syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the liver’s ability to process bilirubin, a waste product produced by the breakdown of red blood cells. […] Gilbert syndrome is often misdiagnosed for a more serious liver disorder, however, it is a benign syndrome. […] Gilbert Syndrome is an autosomal recessive condition that is the result of decreased activity of uridine diphosphate glucuronyl transferase 1A1 (UGT1A1), an enzyme that plays a role in the conjugation of bilirubin. […] Patients with Gilbert Syndrome and severe hyperbilirubinemia should have their bilirubin regularly checked. […] This case study illustrates the importance of considering Gilbert Syndrome in the differential diagnosis of jaundice and abdominal pain, even in the absence of other signs of liver disease.
- #48 Gilbertâs syndrome: The good, the bad and the uglyhttps://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5182/full/v17/i2/98503.htm
Gilberts syndrome (GS) is a common hereditary condition characterized by mild increases in serum bilirubin levels due to inherited defects in bilirubin metabolism. […] Epidemiological studies indicate that GS affects approximately 2%-13% of the population, with a higher prevalence observed in individuals without liver disease or hemolysis. […] The prevalence of GS appears to be higher in men compared to women, and fasting has been shown to increase serum bilirubin levels. […] Despite its prevalence, diagnosing GS remains challenging due to variable diagnostic criteria and the influence of factors such as sex, age, and ethnicity on bilirubin levels. […] These findings underscore the necessity for sex-specific and possibly ethnicity-specific diagnostic criteria, considering factors like circadian rhythms, nutrition, and smoking, to accurately understand GS epidemiology.
- #49 The frequency, clinical course, and health related quality of life in adults with Gilbertâs syndrome: a longitudinal study | BMC Gastroenterology | Full Texthttps://bmcgastroenterol.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12876-019-0931-2
Gilbert syndrome (GS) is an autosomal recessive inherited disorder of bilirubin glucuronidation which has not been investigated in Egypt. This longitudinal study investigated the frequency, clinical course, genetic profile and health related quality of life in Egyptian adults. […] An initial cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the frequency of Gilbert syndrome among Egyptian adults. […] One hundred and one subjects fulfilled the criteria of GS with a prevalence of 8.016%. […] Gilbert syndrome is a frequent inherited disorder in Egypt. […] Screening, counseling, monitoring and individualized health care are recommended for subjects with GS in the setting of anesthesia, pregnancy, treatment with DAAs, deliveries, surgery and weight loss plans. […] In Egypt, no studies have been conducted to investigate any epidemiologic, clinical or genetic aspects of GS.
- #50 A Severe Hyperbilirubenmia in Gilbert Syndromehttps://www.fortunejournals.com/articles/a-severe-hyperbilirubenmia-in-gilbert-syndrome.html
Gilbert Syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the liver’s ability to process bilirubin, a waste product produced by the breakdown of red blood cells. […] Gilbert syndrome is often misdiagnosed for a more serious liver disorder, however, it is a benign syndrome. […] Gilbert Syndrome is an autosomal recessive condition that is the result of decreased activity of uridine diphosphate glucuronyl transferase 1A1 (UGT1A1), an enzyme that plays a role in the conjugation of bilirubin. […] Patients with Gilbert Syndrome and severe hyperbilirubinemia should have their bilirubin regularly checked. […] This case study illustrates the importance of considering Gilbert Syndrome in the differential diagnosis of jaundice and abdominal pain, even in the absence of other signs of liver disease.
- #51 The frequency, clinical course, and health related quality of life in adults with Gilbertâs syndrome: a longitudinal study | BMC Gastroenterology | Full Texthttps://bmcgastroenterol.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12876-019-0931-2
Gilbert syndrome (GS) is an autosomal recessive inherited disorder of bilirubin glucuronidation which has not been investigated in Egypt. This longitudinal study investigated the frequency, clinical course, genetic profile and health related quality of life in Egyptian adults. […] An initial cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the frequency of Gilbert syndrome among Egyptian adults. […] One hundred and one subjects fulfilled the criteria of GS with a prevalence of 8.016%. […] Gilbert syndrome is a frequent inherited disorder in Egypt. […] Screening, counseling, monitoring and individualized health care are recommended for subjects with GS in the setting of anesthesia, pregnancy, treatment with DAAs, deliveries, surgery and weight loss plans. […] In Egypt, no studies have been conducted to investigate any epidemiologic, clinical or genetic aspects of GS.
- #52 Gilbert Syndrome – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelfhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470200/
Patients with Gilbert syndrome do not require treatment. Therefore, management primarily consists of reassuring patients and their families that this is a benign condition that does not require further testing. However, patients, family members, and clinicians should be counseled that individuals with Gilbert syndrome may be at an increased risk of drug toxicity when exposed to medications that suppress or affect UGT1A1 activity.
- #53 The frequency, clinical course, and health related quality of life in adults with Gilbertâs syndrome: a longitudinal study | BMC Gastroenterology | Full Texthttps://bmcgastroenterol.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12876-019-0931-2
The current study consists of an initial cross-sectional screening phase followed by a prospective, longitudinal phase. […] The prevalence of GS among the Egyptian population is 8.016% with slight predominance among males which is comparable to the prevalence rates in previous Western studies. […] The study identified several symptoms that occur with jaundice and impair several domains of HRQOL during the unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia episodes. […] The current study is particularly concerned with the clinical aspects, risk factors for exacerbation of unconjugated bilirubin and impact of GS on the quality of life rather than extensive genetic analysis. […] Gilbert syndrome has long been described is an asymptomatic disorder that does not have clinical implications and no monitoring is recommended. However, the current study showed that the quality of life in GS subjects is affected particularly during the jaundice episodes. […] The current study has several strengths. This is the first study, to our knowledge, that investigates the frequency, clinical course of GS in Egyptians and the risk factors for clinical unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia episodes utilizing a longitudinal and cross sectional study design.
- #54 The frequency, clinical course, and health related quality of life in adults with Gilbertâs syndrome: a longitudinal study | BMC Gastroenterology | Full Texthttps://bmcgastroenterol.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12876-019-0931-2
The current study consists of an initial cross-sectional screening phase followed by a prospective, longitudinal phase. […] The prevalence of GS among the Egyptian population is 8.016% with slight predominance among males which is comparable to the prevalence rates in previous Western studies. […] The study identified several symptoms that occur with jaundice and impair several domains of HRQOL during the unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia episodes. […] The current study is particularly concerned with the clinical aspects, risk factors for exacerbation of unconjugated bilirubin and impact of GS on the quality of life rather than extensive genetic analysis. […] Gilbert syndrome has long been described is an asymptomatic disorder that does not have clinical implications and no monitoring is recommended. However, the current study showed that the quality of life in GS subjects is affected particularly during the jaundice episodes. […] The current study has several strengths. This is the first study, to our knowledge, that investigates the frequency, clinical course of GS in Egyptians and the risk factors for clinical unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia episodes utilizing a longitudinal and cross sectional study design.
- #55 Perfluorocarbons and Gilbert syndrome (phenotype) in the C8 Health Study Population (Journal Article) | OSTI.GOVhttps://www.osti.gov/biblio/22447552
Gilbert syndrome (GS) is an inherited defect of bilirubin conjugation, most commonly caused by a gene mutation for the enzyme UGT1A. GS is known to affect the metabolism and excretion of drugs and xenobiotics. […] In this study, we examined the associations of GS phenotype and serum PFCs in the C8 Health Study Population. […] Among 10 PFC compounds considered, only perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) was seen at a significantly higher concentration in GS men and women. […] Our findings do not support increased exposure in GS for other PFCs. […] Most serum PFCs are not associated with clinically evident Gilbert syndrome. However, serum perfluorohexanoic acid is positively associated.
- #56https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/1395060/
Gilbert’s syndrome is a common familial hyperbilirubinemia that may reduce the risk of various age-related diseases because of the antioxidant properties of bilirubin. […] We conducted a large cohort study using The Health Improvement Network primary care database and compared all-cause mortality rates in those with and without Gilbert’s syndrome.
- #57 The frequency, clinical course, and health related quality of life in adults with Gilbertâs syndrome: a longitudinal study | BMC Gastroenterology | Full Texthttps://bmcgastroenterol.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12876-019-0931-2
The current study consists of an initial cross-sectional screening phase followed by a prospective, longitudinal phase. […] The prevalence of GS among the Egyptian population is 8.016% with slight predominance among males which is comparable to the prevalence rates in previous Western studies. […] The study identified several symptoms that occur with jaundice and impair several domains of HRQOL during the unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia episodes. […] The current study is particularly concerned with the clinical aspects, risk factors for exacerbation of unconjugated bilirubin and impact of GS on the quality of life rather than extensive genetic analysis. […] Gilbert syndrome has long been described is an asymptomatic disorder that does not have clinical implications and no monitoring is recommended. However, the current study showed that the quality of life in GS subjects is affected particularly during the jaundice episodes. […] The current study has several strengths. This is the first study, to our knowledge, that investigates the frequency, clinical course of GS in Egyptians and the risk factors for clinical unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia episodes utilizing a longitudinal and cross sectional study design.
- #58 Gilbert’s Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, Tests & Treatmenthttps://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17661-gilberts-syndrome
An estimated 3% to 7% of Americans have Gilbert’s syndrome. This type of liver disease is more common in males than in females. It affects all ages, races and ethnicities. […] As a genetic condition, Gilbert’s syndrome is present at birth. It often remains undiagnosed until blood tests detect high bilirubin levels. Diagnosis most commonly occurs when people are in their teens or early adulthood and getting blood tests for something else. […] Gilbert’s syndrome is a mild condition. It doesnt cause long-term complications or serious health problems. […] People with Gilbert’s syndrome can lead long, healthy lives. They dont experience long-term health problems from the disease.
- #59https://omim.org/entry/143500
Gilbert syndrome is generally considered to be an autosomal recessive disorder (Chowdhury et al., 2001). However, there have been cases of heterozygosity and compound heterozygosity reported in patients with Gilbert syndrome, particularly among the Asian population. […] Schmid (1995) pointed out that Gilbert syndrome is an entirely benign and clinically inconsequential entity, requiring neither treatment nor long-term medical attention. Its clinical importance lies in the fact that the mild hyperbilirubinemia may be mistaken for a sign of occult, chronic, or progressive liver disease. Since the diagnosis is largely one of exclusion, clinicians sometimes find it difficult to dispel lingering fears of serious liver disease, causing patients unwarranted anxiety.
- #60 The frequency, clinical course, and health related quality of life in adults with Gilbertâs syndrome: a longitudinal study | BMC Gastroenterology | Full Texthttps://bmcgastroenterol.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12876-019-0931-2
The current study consists of an initial cross-sectional screening phase followed by a prospective, longitudinal phase. […] The prevalence of GS among the Egyptian population is 8.016% with slight predominance among males which is comparable to the prevalence rates in previous Western studies. […] The study identified several symptoms that occur with jaundice and impair several domains of HRQOL during the unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia episodes. […] The current study is particularly concerned with the clinical aspects, risk factors for exacerbation of unconjugated bilirubin and impact of GS on the quality of life rather than extensive genetic analysis. […] Gilbert syndrome has long been described is an asymptomatic disorder that does not have clinical implications and no monitoring is recommended. However, the current study showed that the quality of life in GS subjects is affected particularly during the jaundice episodes. […] The current study has several strengths. This is the first study, to our knowledge, that investigates the frequency, clinical course of GS in Egyptians and the risk factors for clinical unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia episodes utilizing a longitudinal and cross sectional study design.
- #61 The frequency, clinical course, and health related quality of life in adults with Gilbertâs syndrome: a longitudinal study | BMC Gastroenterology | Full Texthttps://bmcgastroenterol.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12876-019-0931-2
The current study consists of an initial cross-sectional screening phase followed by a prospective, longitudinal phase. […] The prevalence of GS among the Egyptian population is 8.016% with slight predominance among males which is comparable to the prevalence rates in previous Western studies. […] The study identified several symptoms that occur with jaundice and impair several domains of HRQOL during the unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia episodes. […] The current study is particularly concerned with the clinical aspects, risk factors for exacerbation of unconjugated bilirubin and impact of GS on the quality of life rather than extensive genetic analysis. […] Gilbert syndrome has long been described is an asymptomatic disorder that does not have clinical implications and no monitoring is recommended. However, the current study showed that the quality of life in GS subjects is affected particularly during the jaundice episodes. […] The current study has several strengths. This is the first study, to our knowledge, that investigates the frequency, clinical course of GS in Egyptians and the risk factors for clinical unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia episodes utilizing a longitudinal and cross sectional study design.
- #62https://omim.org/entry/143500
Gilbert syndrome is generally considered to be an autosomal recessive disorder (Chowdhury et al., 2001). However, there have been cases of heterozygosity and compound heterozygosity reported in patients with Gilbert syndrome, particularly among the Asian population. […] Schmid (1995) pointed out that Gilbert syndrome is an entirely benign and clinically inconsequential entity, requiring neither treatment nor long-term medical attention. Its clinical importance lies in the fact that the mild hyperbilirubinemia may be mistaken for a sign of occult, chronic, or progressive liver disease. Since the diagnosis is largely one of exclusion, clinicians sometimes find it difficult to dispel lingering fears of serious liver disease, causing patients unwarranted anxiety.
- #63 Gilbert’s syndrome – Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilbert%27s_syndrome
Gilbert syndrome affects about 5% of people in the United States. […] Males are more often diagnosed than females. […] It is often not noticed until late childhood to early adulthood. […] Gilbert syndrome has been linked to an increased risk of gallstones, schizophrenia, breast cancer, and colorectal cancer. […] The frequency of Gilbert syndrome is approximately 5%.
- #64 Effect of bilirubin and Gilbert syndrome on health: cohort analysis of observational, genetic, and Mendelian randomisation associations | BMJ Medicinehttps://bmjmedicine.bmj.com/content/2/1/e000467
In a large cohort study (n=463060), around 10% of patients were homozygous for the Gilbert syndrome genotype. […] Only 3% of participants who carry this genotype were diagnosed with Gilbert syndrome. […] More participants with the Gilbert syndrome genotype had biliary pathology and pityriasis rosea, but no other health conditions. […] Only 3% of participants who are homozygous for rs887829-T have a recorded diagnosis of Gilbert syndrome. […] Carriers of this genotype have modest increases in the odds of developing biliary pathology and pityriasis rosea. […] Evidence from the analyses of genetic data suggests that bilirubin has no likely causal role in protection from cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or other key healthcare outcomes and therefore represents a poor target for therapeutic intervention for these outcomes.
- #65 Gilbert’s syndrome – Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilbert%27s_syndrome
Gilbert syndrome affects about 5% of people in the United States. […] Males are more often diagnosed than females. […] It is often not noticed until late childhood to early adulthood. […] Gilbert syndrome has been linked to an increased risk of gallstones, schizophrenia, breast cancer, and colorectal cancer. […] The frequency of Gilbert syndrome is approximately 5%.
- #66 Living with Gilbert’s syndrome – British Liver Trusthttps://britishlivertrust.org.uk/information-and-support/liver-conditions/gilberts-syndrome/living-with/
For most people, Gilberts syndrome does not affect their everyday life. Or cause any long term problems. […] There is some evidence that people with Gilberts syndrome may have a higher risk of developing gallstones. […] The medical guidelines for Gilberts all state that it is a harmless condition. Most people with the condition will have no symptoms, or they will be very mild. This is backed up by scientific research. […] It is very important to make sure that you do not have any other conditions that are causing your symptoms or making them worse. It is possible to have other medical problems, including other liver conditions, at the same time as Gilberts syndrome. You should have more tests to make sure that other serious medical conditions can be ruled out. […] Doctors, including GPs, follow NICE guidelines. These set out the clinical information about a condition and how it should be treated. For Gilberts syndrome the NICE guidelines say that the only symptom is mild jaundice that comes and goes. They also state that if you have any other symptoms, you should be tested for other possible conditions. And if your doctor is not certain about the diagnosis you should be referred to a specialist.
- #67 Gilbert’s syndrome – Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilbert%27s_syndrome
Gilbert syndrome affects about 5% of people in the United States. […] Males are more often diagnosed than females. […] It is often not noticed until late childhood to early adulthood. […] Gilbert syndrome has been linked to an increased risk of gallstones, schizophrenia, breast cancer, and colorectal cancer. […] The frequency of Gilbert syndrome is approximately 5%.
- #68 Effect of bilirubin and Gilbert syndrome on health: cohort analysis of observational, genetic, and Mendelian randomisation associations | BMJ Medicinehttps://bmjmedicine.bmj.com/content/2/1/e000467
In a large cohort study (n=463060), around 10% of patients were homozygous for the Gilbert syndrome genotype. […] Only 3% of participants who carry this genotype were diagnosed with Gilbert syndrome. […] More participants with the Gilbert syndrome genotype had biliary pathology and pityriasis rosea, but no other health conditions. […] Only 3% of participants who are homozygous for rs887829-T have a recorded diagnosis of Gilbert syndrome. […] Carriers of this genotype have modest increases in the odds of developing biliary pathology and pityriasis rosea. […] Evidence from the analyses of genetic data suggests that bilirubin has no likely causal role in protection from cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or other key healthcare outcomes and therefore represents a poor target for therapeutic intervention for these outcomes.
- #69 Gilbertâs syndrome: The good, the bad and the uglyhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11866151/
Despite the presence of elevated bilirubin levels, the prognosis for individuals with GS is excellent, with no long-term sequelae reported. […] In fact, individuals with GS have been reported to have mortality rates that are nearly half those of individuals without the syndrome, suggesting a potential protective effect against all-cause mortality in the general population. […] Recent studies have suggested a potential inverse relationship between unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia and metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), particularly in the context of GS. […] The effect of GS on other liver diseases like hepatitis B and C are not well established. […] GS poses various clinical implications, ranging from altered drug metabolism to potential complications during pregnancy and the neonatal period. […] In liver transplantation, the presence of GS in the donor liver can have implications for post-transplant outcomes.
- #70 Gilbertâs syndrome: The good, the bad and the uglyhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11866151/
Despite the presence of elevated bilirubin levels, the prognosis for individuals with GS is excellent, with no long-term sequelae reported. […] In fact, individuals with GS have been reported to have mortality rates that are nearly half those of individuals without the syndrome, suggesting a potential protective effect against all-cause mortality in the general population. […] Recent studies have suggested a potential inverse relationship between unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia and metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), particularly in the context of GS. […] The effect of GS on other liver diseases like hepatitis B and C are not well established. […] GS poses various clinical implications, ranging from altered drug metabolism to potential complications during pregnancy and the neonatal period. […] In liver transplantation, the presence of GS in the donor liver can have implications for post-transplant outcomes.
- #71 Effect of bilirubin and Gilbert syndrome on health: cohort analysis of observational, genetic, and Mendelian randomisation associations | BMJ Medicinehttps://bmjmedicine.bmj.com/content/2/1/e000467
In a large cohort study (n=463060), around 10% of patients were homozygous for the Gilbert syndrome genotype. […] Only 3% of participants who carry this genotype were diagnosed with Gilbert syndrome. […] More participants with the Gilbert syndrome genotype had biliary pathology and pityriasis rosea, but no other health conditions. […] Only 3% of participants who are homozygous for rs887829-T have a recorded diagnosis of Gilbert syndrome. […] Carriers of this genotype have modest increases in the odds of developing biliary pathology and pityriasis rosea. […] Evidence from the analyses of genetic data suggests that bilirubin has no likely causal role in protection from cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or other key healthcare outcomes and therefore represents a poor target for therapeutic intervention for these outcomes.
- #72 Gilbertâs syndrome: The good, the bad and the uglyhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11866151/
Despite the presence of elevated bilirubin levels, the prognosis for individuals with GS is excellent, with no long-term sequelae reported. […] In fact, individuals with GS have been reported to have mortality rates that are nearly half those of individuals without the syndrome, suggesting a potential protective effect against all-cause mortality in the general population. […] Recent studies have suggested a potential inverse relationship between unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia and metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), particularly in the context of GS. […] The effect of GS on other liver diseases like hepatitis B and C are not well established. […] GS poses various clinical implications, ranging from altered drug metabolism to potential complications during pregnancy and the neonatal period. […] In liver transplantation, the presence of GS in the donor liver can have implications for post-transplant outcomes.
- #73 Gilbert’s Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, Tests & Treatmenthttps://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17661-gilberts-syndrome
An estimated 3% to 7% of Americans have Gilbert’s syndrome. This type of liver disease is more common in males than in females. It affects all ages, races and ethnicities. […] As a genetic condition, Gilbert’s syndrome is present at birth. It often remains undiagnosed until blood tests detect high bilirubin levels. Diagnosis most commonly occurs when people are in their teens or early adulthood and getting blood tests for something else. […] Gilbert’s syndrome is a mild condition. It doesnt cause long-term complications or serious health problems. […] People with Gilbert’s syndrome can lead long, healthy lives. They dont experience long-term health problems from the disease.
- #74 Gilbert’s Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, Tests & Treatmenthttps://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17661-gilberts-syndrome
An estimated 3% to 7% of Americans have Gilbert’s syndrome. This type of liver disease is more common in males than in females. It affects all ages, races and ethnicities. […] As a genetic condition, Gilbert’s syndrome is present at birth. It often remains undiagnosed until blood tests detect high bilirubin levels. Diagnosis most commonly occurs when people are in their teens or early adulthood and getting blood tests for something else. […] Gilbert’s syndrome is a mild condition. It doesnt cause long-term complications or serious health problems. […] People with Gilbert’s syndrome can lead long, healthy lives. They dont experience long-term health problems from the disease.
- #75 Gilbert’s syndromehttps://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/gilberts_syndrome/
Gilbert’s syndrome is a fairly common liver disorder that is present at birth, but usually only becomes apparent in the teens or early adulthood. […] It is estimated that between three and seven per cent of people have Gilbert’s syndrome, and it is more common in males than females. The condition is thought to be inherited. […] Gilbert’s syndrome needs to be diagnosed with blood tests to ensure that your child does not have a more serious liver disease. […] Gilbert’s syndrome does not require treatment and will not interfere with a normal lifestyle.
- #76 Gilbertâs syndrome: The good, the bad and the uglyhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11866151/
Despite the presence of elevated bilirubin levels, the prognosis for individuals with GS is excellent, with no long-term sequelae reported. […] In fact, individuals with GS have been reported to have mortality rates that are nearly half those of individuals without the syndrome, suggesting a potential protective effect against all-cause mortality in the general population. […] Recent studies have suggested a potential inverse relationship between unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia and metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), particularly in the context of GS. […] The effect of GS on other liver diseases like hepatitis B and C are not well established. […] GS poses various clinical implications, ranging from altered drug metabolism to potential complications during pregnancy and the neonatal period. […] In liver transplantation, the presence of GS in the donor liver can have implications for post-transplant outcomes.
- #77 Gilbert syndrome – Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment | BMJ Best Practice UShttps://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-us/346
Gilbert syndrome (GS) is a genetic syndrome of mild unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia, by definition 6 mg/dL (rarely exceeding 4 mg/dL). The liver function is otherwise normal. […] Common syndrome affecting approximately 6% of the general population. […] Prognosis is excellent. Some patients with Gilbert syndrome may have abnormalities in the metabolism of certain drugs.
- #78 Living with Gilbert’s syndrome – British Liver Trusthttps://britishlivertrust.org.uk/information-and-support/liver-conditions/gilberts-syndrome/living-with/
For most people, Gilberts syndrome does not affect their everyday life. Or cause any long term problems. […] There is some evidence that people with Gilberts syndrome may have a higher risk of developing gallstones. […] The medical guidelines for Gilberts all state that it is a harmless condition. Most people with the condition will have no symptoms, or they will be very mild. This is backed up by scientific research. […] It is very important to make sure that you do not have any other conditions that are causing your symptoms or making them worse. It is possible to have other medical problems, including other liver conditions, at the same time as Gilberts syndrome. You should have more tests to make sure that other serious medical conditions can be ruled out. […] Doctors, including GPs, follow NICE guidelines. These set out the clinical information about a condition and how it should be treated. For Gilberts syndrome the NICE guidelines say that the only symptom is mild jaundice that comes and goes. They also state that if you have any other symptoms, you should be tested for other possible conditions. And if your doctor is not certain about the diagnosis you should be referred to a specialist.
- #79 Gilbert Syndrome: Symptoms & Complicationshttps://liverfoundation.org/liver-diseases/rare-disease/gilbert-syndrome/
Gilbert Syndrome affects three to seven percent of people in the United States. Gilbert Syndrome is more common in men than women. […] The disorder affects approximately 3-7 % of the general population. […] Doctors usually diagnose Gilbert Syndrome after reviewing blood test results and ruling out other liver diseases. In people with Gilbert Syndrome, liver function levels will usually be in normal ranges except for the bilirubin level. However, the level of bilirubin in the blood may change frequently and a doctor may repeat the blood tests a few times. […] Since Gilbert Syndrome is a mild and manageable condition, it does not need treatment.