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
