Gilbert's syndrome
Benign liver quirk
Gilbert's syndrome is a common, harmless liver condition in which the body doesn't properly process bilirubin, a yellowish pigment produced when red blood cells break down.
People with Gilbert's syndrome may experience mild jaundice—a yellowing of the skin or eyes—especially during stress, fasting, or illness, but the condition requires no treatment.
It is inherited and affects roughly 3-7% of the population, often going undiagnosed because symptoms are so mild.
Yellowing from bile pigment
- icterusBilirubin-caused tissue yellowing
- yellowingBecoming pale gold-brown
- pigmentColor-imparting material
- conjugationVerb form variation system
Amber-colored vision organs
Permanent DNA alteration
- inheritedReceived from forebears
- hereditaryPassed through generations
- polymorphismMany forms, one interface
- genotypeOrganism's complete allele set
allele · carrier · family history · congenital · genetic testing · homozygous · heterozygous · pedigree
Moderate in intensity
- asymptomaticDiseased without outward signs
- harmlessCausing no injury
- nonprogressiveNot moving forward
- manageableAble to be controlled
innocuous · nonthreatening · favorable · stable · tolerable · nonserious · indolent · self-limiting
Deliberate food avoidance
- stressPressure, mental or vocal
- dehydrationExcessive fluid loss
- illnessState of poor health
- exertionVigorous physical effort
menstruation · sleep deprivation · infection · alcohol · overexertion · skipping meals
Diagnostic fluid analysis
- physical examinationMedical evaluation of body
- differential diagnosisSystematic comparison of possible conditions
jaundice
Yellowing from bile pigment
yellow eyes
Amber-colored vision organs
mutation
Permanent DNA alteration
- inheritedReceived from forebears
- hereditaryPassed through generations
- polymorphismMany forms, one interface
genotype · allele · carrier · family history · congenital · genetic testing · homozygous · heterozygous · pedigree
mild
Moderate in intensity
- asymptomaticDiseased without outward signs
- harmlessCausing no injury
- nonprogressiveNot moving forward
manageable · innocuous · nonthreatening · favorable · stable · tolerable · nonserious · indolent · self-limiting · intermittent
fasting
Deliberate food avoidance
- stressPressure, mental or vocal
- dehydrationExcessive fluid loss
- illnessState of poor health
exertion · menstruation · sleep deprivation · infection · alcohol · overexertion · skipping meals
liver
Abdominal detoxifying organ
- hepaticRelating to liver
- conjugationVerb form variation system
blood test
Diagnostic fluid analysis
- physical examinationMedical evaluation of body
- differential diagnosisSystematic comparison of possible conditions