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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?

Q: 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?

: There is no relationship between chronic kidney disease stage 3A (GFR 45-60 cc/min) and Gilbert's syndrome. I wonder if this mildly reduced GFR is new to you (acute or subacute) or your GFR has been declining for years (chronic).

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

There is no relationship between chronic kidney disease stage 3A (GFR 45-60 cc/min) and Gilbert's syndrome. I wonder if this mildly reduced GFR is new to you (acute or subacute) or your GFR has been declining for years (chronic).

Answered 3/19/2022

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Gilbert;s does not affect eGFR.

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A member asked:

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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