The only indication of Gilbert's disease is that your skin and the whites of your eyes occasionally have a yellowish tinge (jaundice) as a result of the slightly elevated levels of bilirubin in your blood. Some conditions and situations that can increase bilirubin levels, and thereby jaundice, in people with Gilbert's syndrome include:
- Illness, such as a cold or the flu
- Fasting or eating a very low-calorie diet
- Dehydration
- Menstruation
- Stress
- Strenuous exercise
- Lack of sleep
When to see a doctor
Make an appointment with your doctor if you have jaundice, which has many possible causes.
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