Will Gilbert's syndrome(Billirubin count greater than normal count) be an issue during Medical?

[TomsA]

Hello,

I'm planning to have my medicals done very soon. I have a medical condition called Gilbert's Syndrome, where the Billirubin count will be greater than normal ( normal count is <1.3, my count is 1.5).
Will this create any issues/delays on my PR?
I heard there are some medicines which can reduce the Billirubin count for some time. Do I need to take those medication before my medicals.
Anybody faced this before. I really need some help.
Thanks,
Toms

 

[jordo]

I also have this syndrome but my doctor says it's an extremely common thing. He's not concerned about me having it and has not been inclined to prescribe any medications for it. Therefore having this condition should not be a drag on the Canadian healthcare system. I don't think this will be an issue for you.

EDIT: Further research I came up with this.
Gilbert syndrome is a common, mild liver disorder in which the liver doesn't properly process bilirubin, a substance produced by the breakdown of red blood cells. Gilbert syndrome typically doesn't require treatment or pose serious complications. In fact, Gilbert syndrome is usually not considered a disease because of its benign nature. Many individuals find out they have the disorder by accident, when they have a blood test that shows elevated bilirubin levels. More males than females have been diagnosed with Gilbert syndrome.[1] This condition is caused by mutations in the UGT1A1 gene and is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern.[2]

https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/6507/gilbert-syndrome

 

[TomsA]

Thanks a lot. So I should tell the doctor that I have Gilbert's Syndrome or do I need to get any certificate from another doctor stating that I'm having Gilbert's syndrome when I go to my medical test?

 

[jordo]

When you set up your appointment with the Panel Physician, their office will send you paperwork to fill out. On one of the forms, you'll have to declare your medical history. At this point, I don't believe you need to provide any additional certificates from other doctors. After the Panel Physician does the exam and sends the results to CIC, it would be up to CIC to then ask for any supplementary information.

Again, with this particular condition, and my assumption that your regular doctor has not prescribed you anything to treat it, I don't believe you have anything to worry about.

 

[TomsA]

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When you set up your appointment with the Panel Physician, their office will send you paperwork to fill out. On one of the forms, you'll have to declare your medical history. At this point, I don't believe you need to provide any additional certificates from other doctors. After the Panel Physician does the exam and sends the results to CIC, it would be up to CIC to then ask for any supplementary information.

Again, with this particular condition, and my assumption that your regular doctor has not prescribed you anything to treat it, I don't believe you have anything to worry about.

Thanks a lot.. I'll do as you said and keep it posted here so that people with similar conditions will know what to do.

 

[Maanbagla]

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Thanks a lot.. I'll do as you said and keep it posted here so that people with similar conditions will know what to do.

 

[Maanbagla]

What happened with you i have also same case what to do

 

[TomsA]

Hi, Gilbert's syndrome will not be an issue for your medicals. I've informed my panel about physician about this and it went through and got approved.

 

[Maanbagla]

Hi, Gilbert's syndrome will not be an issue for your medicals. I've informed my panel about physician about this and it went through and got approved.

Thanks u so much tomsa for ur quick reply