Gilbert's syndrome

Alternative names:

constitutional liver dysfunction; familial non hemolytic non obstructive jaundice; icterus intermittens juvenilis; low-grade chronic hyperbilirubinemia; unconjugated benign bilirubinemia

Treatment:

Usually no treatment is necessary, but phenobarbital can reduce the bilirubin level and relieve the jaundice.

Expectations (prognosis):

Jaundice may fluctuate and persist throughout the patients life but usually causes no health problems.

Complications:

There are usually no complications.

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if you have jaundice or persistent abdominal pain.