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Suggest Precautions To Be Taken When Diagnosed With Gilbert S Syndrome
Hi I have recently been diagnosed with Gilbert s syndrome and was wondering what I should be staying away from ? It says to maintain a healthy diet. Can Alcohal affect the syndrome ? And also I have bad anxiety which is a symptom is there any medication I should stay away from
Wed, 18 Nov 2015
General & Family Physician, Dr. Vasudha's Response
HI, I understand your concern. Gilburt s syndrome is a liver disorder not producing symptoms except subjected to triggering factors like physical or psychological stress- which trigger raised bilirubin levels & jaundice. THe life style changes to avoid such triggers consist of, - Avoiding high calorie diet. It's better to take low calorie diet, - avoiding physical stress & managing psychological stress by mind concentration exercises/ meditation/ listening to music . - Medications that are metabolized in liver turn livotoxic in Gilbirt s. It's always good to avoid self medication & also to inform prescribing doctor that you have Gilbert s. Common drugs to be avoided are- Diclofenac, Quinine, Ranitidine ETC. Thanks.
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Suggest Precautions To Be Taken When Diagnosed With Gilbert S Syndrome
HI, I understand your concern. Gilburt s syndrome is a liver disorder not producing symptoms except subjected to triggering factors like physical or psychological stress- which trigger raised bilirubin levels & jaundice. THe life style changes to avoid such triggers consist of, - Avoiding high calorie diet. It s better to take low calorie diet, - avoiding physical stress & managing psychological stress by mind concentration exercises/ meditation/ listening to music . - Medications that are metabolized in liver turn livotoxic in Gilbirt s. It s always good to avoid self medication & also to inform prescribing doctor that you have Gilbert s. Common drugs to be avoided are- Diclofenac, Quinine, Ranitidine ETC. Thanks.