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Bile output
About 2 years ago my eyelids slowly started to get yellowish and I ignored it. Now I went to the doctor where they examined my blood and urine. They said that my bile output is slower than normal. Is there any way of speeding it up or at least getting rid of the yelowness ?
Now I remembered. The doctor said that I have Gilbert's syndrome. My eyelids are yellow all the time even when I'm perfectly healthy. Is there anything more I can do about it other than drinking lots of water and eating healthy?
You need to see a hepatologist to get a diagnosis of why you are having bile issues if you still are. Jaundice is a complication of an underlying condition or disease. The only way to reduce jaundice is the treat the underlying problem.
Hepatologist are found at Teaching hospitals/universities and liver transplant centers. Find the near one and get an appointment there.
Jaundice could be a sign of a serious underlying illness and should be treated soon.
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http://labtestsonline.org/understanding/conditions/jaundice/
Examples of common conditions that may cause jaundice
Acute hepatitis: liver inflammation due to a variety of causes including hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E viral infections, alcohol abuse, and some medications and toxins.
Obstruction of the bile ducts inside and/or outside of the liver: may be due to a stone, damage and scarring, or biliary atresia, a congenital condition associated with abnormal development or the bile ducts. It leads to the back-up and pooling of the bile behind the obstruction and to the increase of bilirubin in the blood. Gallstones can block bile ducts and pancreatic cancer can sometimes lead to a blockage in the bile ducts outside of the liver.
Hemolytic anemia: an abnormal hemoglobin variant, malaria, an autoimmune process, hemolytic disease of the newborn, and any other conditions that lead to a significant increase in the destruction of red blood cells and to an increase in the production of bilirubin.
Gilbert's syndrome: a mild inherited condition associated with decreased bilirubin conjugation due to a decrease in enzyme activity. Those affected may have temporary jaundice during times of illness or stress and increases in their unconjugated bilirubin levels.
Cirrhosis: can cause jaundice in its late stages.
Good luck!
Hector
Hepatologist are found at Teaching hospitals/universities and liver transplant centers. Find the near one and get an appointment there.
Jaundice could be a sign of a serious underlying illness and should be treated soon.
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http://labtestsonline.org/understanding/conditions/jaundice/
Examples of common conditions that may cause jaundice
Acute hepatitis: liver inflammation due to a variety of causes including hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E viral infections, alcohol abuse, and some medications and toxins.
Obstruction of the bile ducts inside and/or outside of the liver: may be due to a stone, damage and scarring, or biliary atresia, a congenital condition associated with abnormal development or the bile ducts. It leads to the back-up and pooling of the bile behind the obstruction and to the increase of bilirubin in the blood. Gallstones can block bile ducts and pancreatic cancer can sometimes lead to a blockage in the bile ducts outside of the liver.
Hemolytic anemia: an abnormal hemoglobin variant, malaria, an autoimmune process, hemolytic disease of the newborn, and any other conditions that lead to a significant increase in the destruction of red blood cells and to an increase in the production of bilirubin.
Gilbert's syndrome: a mild inherited condition associated with decreased bilirubin conjugation due to a decrease in enzyme activity. Those affected may have temporary jaundice during times of illness or stress and increases in their unconjugated bilirubin levels.
Cirrhosis: can cause jaundice in its late stages.
Good luck!
Hector
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Gilbert's syndrome is caused by an inherited gene mutation. It affects three to seven percent of people in the United States. You're born with Gilbert's syndrome but is often undiagnosed until puberty or later, because bilirubin production increases during puberty. It's more commonly diagnosed in males.It is caused by the inability to detoxify bilirubin. This inability causes a slight yellowish tinge to the skin, jaundice.
These thing can make it worse -
A cold or the flu
Stress
Strenuous exercise
Lack of sleep
Fasting or eating a very low-calorie diet
Dehydration
Menstruation
Eat a healthy diet. Choose a healthy diet full of fruits and vegetables. Avoid extremely low-calorie diets. Stick to a routine eating schedule and avoid fasting or skipping meals.
Gilbert's syndrome doesn't require treatment. Your bilirubin levels will vary over time and you may have jaundice on and off. It usually goes away on its own and it doesn't cause any symptoms other than jaundice.
You should see a gastroenterologist who is a specialist who understands this condition as this is a life long condition. That way she/he will know what is normal for you should you have problems in the future.
Good luck!
Hector