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A member asked:

What to do if i have gilbert's syndrome with severe jaundice like total bilirubin 5.5 since 5 years.?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

That's high: Get re-evaluated. You may have something more than just Gilbert's.

Answered 7/1/2014

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What is the cause of elevated bilirubin in young man,more than 2 years? bilirubin is 31(norm <17)no gilbert syndrome

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Good afternoon doctors. I have a history of high bilirubin for over 24 years which my gastroenterologist attributes to Gilberts Syndrome. I also have eGFR of 56..how do I know if it is Gilberts or chronic kidney disease?

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Can gilbert's syndrome cause yellow tinged seman/sperm? Since it,causes jaundice? If not why would I have yellow tinged semen?

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Had a surgery to remove testicle as there was torsion and infection,my pee smells and is cloudy after the surgery I had yellow skin/eyes i had a blood tests and they said I had Gilbert's syndrome I don't look yellow but im still concerned about thjs?

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I often get jaundiced as I hav gilberts syndrome. ..can this cause a high red cell turnover?

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