Gilbert's Symptom

Gilbert's syndrome is a rare benign hereditary disease characterized by a disorder of bilirubin metabolism, in which the bile pigment is associated (conjugated) with glucuronic acid. As a result, the liver's ability to utilize unconjugated (free) pigment is reduced. An increase in its concentration in the blood leads to the appearance of a symptom of jaundice. The disease is considered benign due to the absence of disabling lesions of the liver or other organs.

Factors that increase the risk of developing Gilbert's syndrome include: heavy physical activity, some infectious diseases of viral origin, stressful situations, and taking medications with a choleretic effect.