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Gilbert syndrome (GS) is a syndrome in which the liver of affected individuals processes bilirubin more slowly than the majority. [1] Many people never have symptoms. [ 1 ] Occasionally jaundice (a slight yellowish color of the skin or whites of the eyes) may occur.
Both Gilbert syndrome and Crigler-Najjar syndrome cause an elevated unconjugated bilirubin level due to mutations in the UGT1A1 gene, which conjugates bilirubin within liver cells so it can be excreted. Gilbert Syndrome is a partial reduction in UGT1A1's activity which causes transient hyperbilirubinemia during various stressors, like fasting ...
Kernicterus is a bilirubin-induced brain dysfunction. [1] The term was coined in 1904 by Christian Georg Schmorl.Bilirubin is a naturally occurring substance in the body of humans and many other animals, but it is neurotoxic when its concentration in the blood is too high, a condition known as hyperbilirubinemia.
Graziadei said that the whites of his eyes can sometimes look jaundiced, or more yellow, as a result of the condition. He said it tends to impact him more when he is worn out. "I am healthy.
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Joey Graziadei is assuring fans that he's healthy, happy and medically sound after concern spread among viewers and social media followers regarding the coloration of his eyes.The Bachelor star ...
I can see plenty of facts here on the wiki, but not being a doctor myself, could someone please write about treatment of Gilbert's syndrome purley based on the facts we know. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.148.139.121 ( talk ) 23:24, 21 March 2008 (UTC) [ reply ]
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