What is Gilbert's syndrome?

Gilbert's disease is a common disorder passed down through families. It affects the way bilirubin is processed by the liver, and is characterized by fatigue and yellowing of the skin and whites of eyes, which may come and go in response to stress, exertion and infections.

How do members experience Gilbert's syndrome?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Gilbert's syndrome*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for Gilbert's syndrome*

Who has Gilbert's syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 2
20s 22
30s 43
40s 39
50s 25
60s 26
70+ 7

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 82
Female 87