Subject: Gilbert's syndrome

Just FYI for those of you who do not know this

This is pronounced "zheel-BAYRZ" we had a doctor say it just now and he said what sounded like "jill bears" syndrome.

Gilbert's syndrome is actually a finding, not a disease. It is found in about 5% of the population and is due to raised levels bilirubin in the blood. This came from the Mayo Clinic website: Gilbert's (zheel-BAYRZ) syndrome is a common, mild liver disorder in which the liver doesn't properly process a substance called bilirubin, which is produced by the breakdown of red blood cells. Also known as constitutional hepatic dysfunction, unconjugated benign bilirubinemia and familial nonhemolytic jaundice, Gilbert's syndrome typically doesn't require treatment or pose serious complications. In fact, Gilbert's syndrome is usually not considered a disease because of its benign nature. Most people who have the disorder find out by accident, when they have a blood test that shows elevated bilirubin levels. Gilbert's syndrome affects 3% to 10% of the U.S. population. More males than females have the condition.