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==What are the symptoms of Jaundice==
==What are the symptoms of Jaundice==
Jaundice may appear suddenly or develop slowly over time. Symptoms of jaundice commonly include:
* Yellow skin and the white part of the eyes (sclera) -- when jaundice is more severe, these areas may look brown
* Yellow color inside the mouth
* Dark or brown-colored urine
* Pale or clay-colored stools
Note: If the whites of your eyes are not yellow, you may not have jaundice. Your skin can turn a yellow-to-orange color if you eat too much beta carotene, the orange pigment in carrots.
Other symptoms depend on the disorder causing the jaundice:
* Cancers may produce no symptoms, or there may be fatigue, weight loss, or other symptoms
* Hepatitis may produce nausea, vomiting, fatigue, or other symptoms
==What causes Jaundice?==
==What causes Jaundice?==
==Who is at highest risk?==
==Who is at highest risk?==

Revision as of 13:31, 18 July 2012

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Jaundice

Overview

What are the symptoms?

What are the causes?

Who is at highest risk?

Diagnosis

When to seek urgent medical care?

Treatment options

Where to find medical care for Jaundice?

Prevention

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

Possible complications

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Synonyms and keywords: Icterus

Overview

Jaundice is a yellow color of the skin, mucus membranes, or eyes. The yellow coloring comes from bilirubin, a byproduct of old red blood cells. Jaundice can be a symptom of other health problems.

What are the symptoms of Jaundice

Jaundice may appear suddenly or develop slowly over time. Symptoms of jaundice commonly include:

  • Yellow skin and the white part of the eyes (sclera) -- when jaundice is more severe, these areas may look brown
  • Yellow color inside the mouth
  • Dark or brown-colored urine
  • Pale or clay-colored stools

Note: If the whites of your eyes are not yellow, you may not have jaundice. Your skin can turn a yellow-to-orange color if you eat too much beta carotene, the orange pigment in carrots.

Other symptoms depend on the disorder causing the jaundice:

  • Cancers may produce no symptoms, or there may be fatigue, weight loss, or other symptoms
  • Hepatitis may produce nausea, vomiting, fatigue, or other symptoms

What causes Jaundice?

Who is at highest risk?

Diagnosis

When to seek urgent medical care?

Treatment options

Where to find medical care for Jaundice?

Prevention of Jaundice

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

Possible complications

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