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What Is Gilbert s syndrome?

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Dr. Radhika AmulrajAcupuncturist • 18 Years Exp.MD - Acupuncture, Diploma In Accupuncture, Advanced Diploma In Accupuncture
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What is Gilbert’s syndrome?

Gilbert’s syndrome is a common, mild liver condition in which the liver doesn’t properly process a substance called bilirubin. Gilbert’s syndrome is also known as constitutional hepatic dysfunction and familial nonhemolytic jaundice.

Symptoms of Gilbert’s Syndrome-

  • Yellow skin
  • Yellow eyes 
  • Aggravating factors of Gilbert’s syndrome
  • Illness, such as a cold or the flu
  • Strenuous exercise
  • Lack of sleep
  • Eating a very low-calorie diet
  • Dehydration
  • Menstruation
  • Stress

Causes of Gilbert’s syndrome-

Gilbert’s syndrome is caused by an abnormal gene that you inherit from your parents. With an ineffective gene, excess amounts of bilirubin build up in your blood.

Risk factors of Gilbert’s syndrome-

If both of your parents carry the abnormal gene


Complications of Gilbert’s syndrome-

Jaundice 


Diagnosis of Gilbert’s syndrome-

Diagnosis of Gilbert’s syndrome involves the following tests:

  • Bilirubin test
  • Complete blood count
  • Liver function tests

Treatment of Gilbert’s syndrome-

  • Homeopathic Treatment of Gilbert’s syndrome
  • Acupuncture & Acupressure Treatment of Gilbert’s syndrome
  • Psychotherapy Treatment of Gilbert’s syndrome
  • Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Gilbert’s syndrome
  • Surgical Treatment of Gilbert’s syndrome
  • Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Gilbert’s syndrome
  • Other Treatment of Gilbert’s syndrome

Homeopathic Treatment of Gilbert’s syndrome-

Homeopathic Treatment of Gilbert’s syndrome decreases the abdominal pain, fatigue and patient’s physical reaction to stress. It helps to control the bilirubin levels. It improves the immunity of the patient and makes him less susceptible to infections. Some of the homeopathic medicines for treatment of Gilbert’s Syndrome are:

  • Chel
  • China
  • Crot h
  • Lach
  • Merc
  • Nat s
  • Phos

Acupuncture and Acupressure Treatment of Gilbert’s syndrome-

Acupuncture relieves by improving the physiological function of the organs and organ system. In acupuncture therapist will first diagnose the case on the basis of energy system or chi blockage as well as on the basis of status of five elements. On this basis certain disease specific acupoints are selected and stimulated.

Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Gilbert’s syndrome-

  • Eat diet full of fruits and vegetables
  • Avoid extremely low-calorie diets
  • Avoid fasting or skipping meals

 

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