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gilbert’s syndrome affects how your body deals with alcohol and other drugs

Pharmacist survey finds ‘Medicines detox’ puts people at risk

Posted on November 9, 2011 by admin

A recent article from Net Doctor has food for thought for those of us on long term medication. Please don’t take initiatives with your medication – talk to your Doctor or Pharmacist first! : Patients are putting themselves at risk … Continue reading →

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General anesthesia in a patient with Gilbert’s syndrome.

Posted on November 7, 2011 by admin

Having had an operation this year, with a very understanding anesthesiologist, I know that this is an area of poor knowledge in the health service, and that all the advice you as a patient can offer is helpful, and will … Continue reading →

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Glucuronidation – where Gilbert’s Syndrome works in your liver

Posted on September 29, 2011 by admin

Glucuronidation The UGT enzyme that people with Gilbert’s Syndrome are deficient in works in one particular part of your liver and is responsible for the part (or pathway) of your liver’s processing called glucuronidation. Glucuronidation happens when toxins are bound … Continue reading →

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Alcohol and Gilbert’s Syndrome

Posted on September 19, 2011 by admin

GS sufferers can experience unpleasant reactions when they drink alcohol, although it doesn’t bother some people at all. Here is what happens in the body when you drink: Alcohol is metabolized extremely quickly by the body – absorbed and metabolized … Continue reading →

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Gilbert’s Syndrome and medication processing

Posted on August 15, 2011 by admin

http://www.sydpath.stvincents.com.au/tests/Gilberts.htm Recently evidence suggests that people with Gilbert’s syndrome may show increased toxicity compared to unaffected individuals following use of medications which are metabolised by glucuronidation in the liver. This has been reported with some anti-cancer agents and also with … Continue reading →

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