About Jaundice
Jaundice causes yellowing of eyes or skin due to high bilirubin. It can happen from liver disease, hepatitis, gallstones, or blood disorders.
Jaundice symptoms
- yellow eyes
- yellow skin
- dark urine
- pale stool
- itching
- fatigue
Common causes of Jaundice
- hepatitis
- gallstones
- liver disease
- hemolysis
- alcohol-related liver injury
Jaundice treatment options
- Consult a doctor urgently for jaundice, especially with fever, abdominal pain, confusion, bleeding, pregnancy, or newborn jaundice.
Safe home care for Jaundice
- avoid alcohol
- do not self-medicate
- drink safe fluids
Emergency signs for Jaundice
- difficulty breathing
- chest pain
- confusion or fainting
- severe dehydration
- blood in vomit, stool, urine, or sputum
- severe abdominal pain
- high fever that does not improve
- symptoms in pregnancy, infants, elderly patients, or immunocompromised patients
Medicines related to Jaundice
Ask a qualified doctor or pharmacist before using medicines for Jaundice.
Lab tests for Jaundice
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