gilberts syndrome

[vegechic]

after having another blood test following high bilirubin i have been told i have this....does anyone no anything about it?

my dermatologist told me its harmless.but i just wanted opinions.

[screamingcarrot]

http://freespace.virgin.net/anglers.rest/GilbertsSyndrome.htm
i have heard of it before..just did a google search, this gives a good overview..
:)

[Roxy]

Wow - I had never heard of that. Never knew it existed. I am glad the condition isn't harmful to you vegechic.

[vegechic]

thank you.... yes so am i.
i did some research,it seems slightly conflicting.
i was told by my dermatologist for whom im seeing and being treated for acne, that the condition effects 20% of the population and is harmless,the bilirubin level which is high is only relevant if other bloods are high,mine are not.

some sites however have people on forums chatting away about it with all sorts of problems,fatigue,sickness,loss of appetite.
i have none of these symptoms.
i guess i must trust my doctor,she said she had it herself...so what can i say.