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What is the definition or description of: gilbert's disease?

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Benign illness: Gilbert's disease is a benign (non-cancerous) liver illness which is characterized by a slightly elevated bilirubin on blood test.

Answered 12/9/2012

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I have done blood test and liver function test 3 weeks ago, where liver function count came normal then after 3 weeks (today) I have done the liver function test , serum bilirubin came as 44 umol and will it be Gilbert syndrome ?? Liver disease??

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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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