I am suffering from jaundice from last 6 to 7 years. My bilirubin range in blood varies from 2 to 7. Doctors call it gilbert syndrome. Is it really such syndrome thanks.

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Gilbert Syndrome is a common, harmless genetic condition in which a liver enzyme essential to the disposal of bilirubin (the chemical that results from the normal breakdown of hemoglobin from red blood cells) is abnormal. The elevated bilirubin pigment can sometimes cause mild yellowing (jaundice) of the eyes. People with Gilbert syndrome are otherwise entirely normal with no other signs or symptoms. Their liver enzyme levels in blood serum are also entirely normal. Situations that aggravate elevated blood bilirubin levels (such as fasting, destruction of red blood cells, or illnesses) may be the initial factors that cause the patient to seek medical attention. No treatment is needed for majority of patients. It is not dangerous. There is no health problems associated with this condition and thus most patients do not need any therapy. Patients with Gilbert's syndrome have a normal life expectancy and do not have a raised risk of other liver ailments.

V.P. Bansal · Accepted Answer

Gilbert Syndrome is a common, harmless genetic condition in which a liver enzyme essential to the disposal of bilirubin (the chemical that results from the normal breakdown of hemoglobin from red blood cells) is abnormal. The elevated bilirubin pigment can sometimes cause mild yellowing (jaundice) of the eyes. People with Gilbert syndrome are otherwise entirely normal with no other signs or symptoms. Their liver enzyme levels in blood serum are also entirely normal. Situations that aggravate elevated blood bilirubin levels (such as fasting, destruction of red blood cells, or illnesses) may be the initial factors that cause the patient to seek medical attention. No treatment is needed for majority of patients. It is not dangerous. There is no health problems associated with this condition and thus most patients do not need any therapy. Patients with Gilbert's syndrome have a normal life expectancy and do not have a raised risk of other liver ailments.