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Gilbert's Syndrome, Tests Showed Mild Fatty Increase In Liver, Partially Distended Gallbladder. What Precautions Should Be Taken?
Hi Dr. I have a problem with Gilbert syndrome . Recently went for health check up, its identified mild fatty increase in liver and partialy distended gallblader. ANd my bilirubin total is 2.03, indirect 1.60. Is this causing the any serious problem for my healt like increase jaundice . What is the treatment for the partially distended gallblader and what precatuions i need to take. Ihave headache also since 4 days. Thanks, Narasimhulu
Tue, 14 Aug 2012
Hi Narasimhulu,
Gilbert's syndrome is a very mild disease and it is generally asymptomatic and doesnt cause any long term problems. There are many causes of fatty liver - alcohol intake and obesity (metabolic syndrome) are chief among them. A partially distended gall bladder without any stones or without any pain shouldn't be much of a problem. Please let me know the following :
1. The complete LFT picture - SGPT, SGOT & ALP values
2. Complete report of ultrasound of abdomen
If there are no symptoms of above you need not worry.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help
Regards
Dr. Om Lakhani
Gilbert's syndrome is a very mild disease and it is generally asymptomatic and doesnt cause any long term problems. There are many causes of fatty liver - alcohol intake and obesity (metabolic syndrome) are chief among them. A partially distended gall bladder without any stones or without any pain shouldn't be much of a problem. Please let me know the following :
1. The complete LFT picture - SGPT, SGOT & ALP values
2. Complete report of ultrasound of abdomen
If there are no symptoms of above you need not worry.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help
Regards
Dr. Om Lakhani
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hi d.narasimhulu
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Gilbert's syndrome is an inherited condition that is present from birth. Occasionally, it causes bilirubin levels to rise high enough to cause mild jaundice
and as you have asked for precaution The Gilbert's syndrome isn't dangerous. It won't harm your liver, make you sick, or shorten your life. The only precaution you need to take is to make sure that all your physicians know that you have Gilbert's syndrome, since the enzyme responsible for processing bilirubin may also affect the way your body handles some medications.and avoid diet very rich in fat
take care
welcome to hcm
Gilbert's syndrome is an inherited condition that is present from birth. Occasionally, it causes bilirubin levels to rise high enough to cause mild jaundice
and as you have asked for precaution The Gilbert's syndrome isn't dangerous. It won't harm your liver, make you sick, or shorten your life. The only precaution you need to take is to make sure that all your physicians know that you have Gilbert's syndrome, since the enzyme responsible for processing bilirubin may also affect the way your body handles some medications.and avoid diet very rich in fat
take care
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