Symptoms and Signs of Gilbert’s Syndrome

Symptoms and Signs of Gilbert's Syndrome

Gilbert’s syndrome may produce jaundice, a yellowish tinge noticed in the skin and the white of the eye.

Gilbert’s syndrome may not produce any signs or symptoms at all. If it causes the levels of bilirubin in the blood to rise significantly, the patient may develop:

• Jaundice: A yellowish tinge to the skin and the whites of the eye
• Pain in the abdomen
• Fatigue and weakness

None of these signs or symptoms is specific for Gilbert’s syndrome. The disease may be an accidental finding when a blood test for some other disease reveals an elevated bilirubin level.

The following factors may precipitate the signs and symptoms of Gilbert’s syndrome:

• Illnesses like a cold or the flu
• Fasting
• Low calorie diet
• Dehydration
• Menstruation
• Stress
• Exercise