Yes, lifetime: Gilbert's Syndrome is caused by an abnormal gene that you inherit from your parents. The gene controls an enzyme that helps break down bilirubin in your liver. G.S is a mild nonhemolytic unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia defined by bilirubin levels less than 6. Inherited disorder with decreased levels of the enzyme uridine diphosphoglucoronate glucuronosyltransferase (UDPGT) Common, mild jaundice.
Answered 11/19/2019
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It's yours: Gilbert's syndrome isn't going anywhere. You'll likely have elevated bilirubin for the rest of your life. I don't think it ever left. Hope this helps!
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