Gilbert's syndrome

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interesting!

i've always known gilbert's syndrome as 'benign'/asymptomatic -

interesting to hear about and think about it's possible impact and

symptoms (tho unfortunate for your patient/client).

i am simply thinking as i type here... if it's an enzyme deficiency is

that lack of, or too little of? i think the approach would be slightly

different in each scenario... tho maybe only slightly. i think any

approach to easing the symptoms would involve supporting all the

eliminative organs and processes, not just the liver.

does your patient/client show any signs of mild jaundice?

it occurs to me to ask whether all the other possible causes of

tiredness have been considered . not implying any lack of confidence in

you on my part, nor necessarily on the part of the conventional

system/GP, just that i could imagine the raised bilirubin level being

the only anomaly within initial tests and the symptoms being attributed

to that (because they could fit), and any further investigation being

overlooked.

let us know how you and she get on.

best,

eirwen

enfield

anne chiotis wrote:

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> Has anyone successfully helped a patient with Gilbert's syndrome?

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> A young woman police officer consulted me today. She had consulted her

> G.P. complaining of tirdness. Two sets of blood tests showed raised

> birirubin and she was diagnosed with Gilbert's syndrome.

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> This is a genetic deficiency of UGT enzyme which is responsible for

> helping the liver cells process Bilirubin. Apparently some people with

> Gilbert's syndrome report other symptoms - most commonly: tiredness,

> mild weakness, mild abdominal pains and mild nausea. However there does

> not seem to be any relationship between these symptoms and the level of

> bilirubin in the blood.

> That seems strange to me because one would have thought it was the

> raised level of bilirubin that would give rise to these symptoms.

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> Urine analysis by myself showed +++ levels of urinobilinogen and

> bilirubin. Would standard liver herbs be effective here? I was thinking

> of Tarax. fol / rad and Bupleurum.

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> Anne Chiotis

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Hi Eirwen,I can't see that that any genetic condition where the normal function of the body is impaired will be totally asymptomatic. It is the usual orthodox approach of, 'if it isn't severely out of balance everything is o.k'. Possibly lifetime support might be in order but that would depend on the health and inherited strength of

constitution of the person with Gilbert's syndrome. The human body is very adaptable and I'm sure learns to cope, particularly in a young/healthy body. Whether it would still be the case if the individuals health is compromised in any way e.g. a heavy alcohol user, someone under extreme stress etc. is debatable. It is of my opinion that the raised blood levels of bilirubin would constitute 'another straw that might break the back' situation if not addressed in these situations. And yes, there would be periods in an individuals life when this 'extra straw' would be an issue and other periods when the body is able to cope fine. My patient continues to email me regularly since the consultation but so far has not taken up the offer of herbal treatment. She has been back to her G.P. with an outline of my proposed treatment protocol. i.e. supporting the liver, immune system and nervous system. Her G.P. suggested changes in her diet. (I asked my patient what changes?) and she suggested she started exercising again. ( I said fine if you're up to it). She had stopped excercising early December because she was feeling so unwell in general. I again offered immune system support in the way of herbs and suggested giving her an insomnia mix of herbs. I am awaiting a reply. All the best Anne Reply to: Reply to: earwig ukherbal-list Reply to ukherbal-list Send