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By Mayo Clinic staffIf a recent blood test revealed that you may have Gilbert's syndrome, you may be worried what this means for your health. At your next appointment, be prepared with a list of questions for your doctor. Discussing Gilbert's syndrome with your doctor may help put your mind at ease or help you feel more in control of your condition.
Here are some questions that might help facilitate a discussion with your doctor:
- What is my bilirubin level?
- Is my bilirubin level significantly elevated?
- Should I have my bilirubin level tested again?
- I've been experiencing some unexplained symptoms, could these be caused by Gilbert's syndrome?
- Would you review the medications I'm taking for other conditions to make sure they're compatible with Gilbert's syndrome?
- Do I need treatment for Gilbert's syndrome?
- Can Gilbert's syndrome cause complications or lead to liver damage?
- Is there anything I can do to maintain a low bilirubin level?
- What signs or symptoms can I expect if my bilirubin levels increase?
- If I experience jaundice or other signs, should I make an appointment with you?
- What is the likelihood that my children or other relatives also have Gilbert's syndrome?
- Berk PD, et al. Approach to the patient with jaundice or abnormal liver test results. In: Goldman L, et al. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders Elsevier; 2007. http://www.mdconsult.com/das/book/body/189880460-4/0/1492/0.html. Accessed March 18, 2010.
- Lidofsky SD. Jaundice. In: Feldman M, et al. Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders Elsevier; 2006. http://www.mdconsult.com/das/book/body/189880460-5/0/1389/0.html. Accessed March 18, 2010.
- Ferri FF. Gilbert's disease. In: Ferri FF. Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2010. Philadelphia, Pa.: Mosby; 2010. http://www.mdconsult.com/das/book/body/189880460-5/0/2088/0.html. Accessed March 18, 2010.
- Chowdhury NR, et al. Gilbert's syndrome and unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia due to bilirubin overproduction. http://www.uptodate.com. Accessed March 18, 2010.
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