Gilbert's Syndrome

Gilbert’s syndrome is a condition affecting about two per cent of the population where the level of unconjugated bilirubin (i.e. e bilirubin which is not conjugated, or joined, to glucuronic acid) is elevated, with the rest of the liver function being normal. It is an inherited condition and it is due to the relative inactivity of the enzyme responsible for joining the bilirubin to the acid. While people with Gilbert's syndrome may show a tinge of jaundice during mild intercurrent infections such as influenza, the condition is not serious and the prognosis is excellent.
 
 
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