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Jaundice is a term used to describe a yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes.

Caused by the accumulation of a substance called bilirubin in the blood and tissues of the body.

Signs of jaundice

The most common signs of jaundice are:

• yellowing of the skin, eyes and mucous membranes (the lining of the passages and cavities in the body, such as the mouth and nose)

• pale-colored stools (feces)

• Paul dark colored

When to seek medical advice

Ask for immediate medical advice is always if you've noticed these symptoms of jaundice. They are an important warning that there is something wrong normal processes of your body mark.

Talk to your doctor as soon as possible.

Types of jaundice

There are three types of jaundice, depending on the cause of disruption of normal to get rid of bilirubin in the body.

Described the three main types of jaundice below.

• pre-hepatic jaundice - turbulence happens before the transfer of bilirubin from the blood into Alqaibd.oihdt this because of conditions such as sickle cell anemia and hemolytic anemia.

• jaundice within the liver (also known as hepatic jaundice) - crash occurs inside the Alqaibd.oihdt This is due to conditions such as Gilbert syndrome, cirrhosis of the liver or liver damage another.

• jaundice after hepatic (also known as obstructive jaundice) - Prevents the yellow downtime (and bilirubin inside) from drying out and bitterness within Alhima.oihdt this device due to conditions such as gallstones or tumors.

Who are the most vulnerable to infection?

Jaundice within the liver and jaundice after hepatic more common in people middle-aged and older than it is among young people. Jaundice can affect the liver by people of all ages, including children.

Some changes may help in lifestyle to prevent jaundice. For example, maintaining a healthy weight, regulate the amount of alcohol that you drink and reduce the risk of hepatitis.

Treatment of jaundice

Treatment of jaundice depends in adults and older children on the tacit condition that causes it.

It will provide advice to proper treatment after conducting tests to determine the cause of jaundice.