What is Gilbert's syndrome?
Gilbert's disease is a common disorder passed down through families. It affects the way bilirubin is processed by the liver, and is characterized by fatigue and yellowing of the skin and whites of eyes, which may come and go in response to stress, exertion and infections.
How do members experience Gilbert's syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Gilbert's syndrome*
Common symptoms
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Common symptom
Fatigue
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Common symptom
Pain
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Anxious mood
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Common symptom
Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for Gilbert's syndrome*
Who has Gilbert's syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 21 | |
| 30s | 43 | |
| 40s | 40 | |
| 50s | 24 | |
| 60s | 24 | |
| 70+ | 6 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 81 | |
| Female | 84 |