Constitutional Hepatic Dysfunction
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Constitutional hepatic dysfunction usually refers to mild, genetically based changes in liver function, as occurs in Gilbert's syndrome, in which the processing of bilirubin is not entirely efficient, generally without damage to the organ.
How it presents: it is frequently asymptomatic; in some cases a slight yellowish tint of the skin or eyes may be noticeable, appearing and disappearing, especially during fasting, stress, or fatigue.
Origin: it is a hereditary variation of liver metabolism, usually considered benign.
Specialist who evaluates it: the gastroenterologist is the one who can confirm the origin of these changes and rule out other causes. If a test has mentioned altered liver values or an intermittent tint, it is a good idea to discuss it with a professional to fully understand its meaning.
Data on 20 doctors who treat constitutional hepatic dysfunction
Which specialist treats constitutional hepatic dysfunction?
Constitutional hepatic dysfunction (Gilbert's syndrome) should be evaluated by a gastroenterologist. You can book with this specialist if you have episodes of mild jaundice with no other apparent cause. The specialist will confirm the diagnosis with lab tests.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in constitutional hepatic dysfunction
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Sandra Angélica Jiménez Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Pamela Avila Lamadrid
Dr. Jesus Serrano Jaimes
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Dr. Iran Pardo
Dr. Jorge Alfonso Trejo Buendía
Dr. Lorena Ibañez
Frequently asked questions
What is constitutional hepatic dysfunction?
Constitutional hepatic dysfunction usually refers to mild, genetically based changes in liver function, as occurs in Gilbert's syndrome, in which the processing of bilirubin is not entirely efficient, generally without damage to the organ.
Which doctor treats constitutional hepatic dysfunction?
Constitutional hepatic dysfunction (Gilbert's syndrome) should be evaluated by a gastroenterologist. You can book with this specialist if you have episodes of mild jaundice with no other apparent cause. The specialist will confirm the diagnosis with lab tests.