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Is A Sauna Bath Advisable While Suffering From Gilbert Syndrome?
37 years old woman, 162 cm heigh, 42 kg. Since 2008 diagonosed with Gilbert s syndrome. last examination bilirubin level 1,46 mg/dl. Cystis hepatis 14 x 8 mm. Is it OK to use sauna/ hammam (expose on high temp & heat)? What cause of slightly enlarged liver for few months might be? No sign of it on utrasonography. No pain. Just a little discomfort. Is it possible that it won t be visible on that test but due to I m very slim I can feel it?
Wed, 13 Apr 2016
Hi thanks for asking question.
Noted you have gilbert syndrome which is congenital unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia.
In normal person also sometime liver palpable.
USG suggest no hepatomegaly .So need for worry about liver enlargement....
Regular follow up needed.
Fruits taken more.
Fatty diet less...
Yes warm bath high temp bath can taken.
No harm in it related to gilbert syndrome.
Hope your concern solved.
Take care
Noted you have gilbert syndrome which is congenital unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia.
In normal person also sometime liver palpable.
USG suggest no hepatomegaly .So need for worry about liver enlargement....
Regular follow up needed.
Fruits taken more.
Fatty diet less...
Yes warm bath high temp bath can taken.
No harm in it related to gilbert syndrome.
Hope your concern solved.
Take care
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