Jaundice Symptoms

JAUNDICE

DESCRIPTION

Jaundice is a condition in which the skin, whites of the eyes and mucous membranes turn yellow because of a high level of bilirubin, a yellow orange bile pigment. Jaundice has many causes, including hepatitis, gallstones and tumors. In adults, jaundice usually doesn’t need to be treated.

Symptoms –

Fever

Chills

Abdominal pain

Flu-like symptoms

Change in skin color

Dark colored urine

Risk factors –

Premature birth

Significant during birth

Blood type

Breast feeding

Diagnosis and test –

Urine testing

Complete blood count

Ultrasonography

Computerized tomography scan

Treatment –

Warm baths

Antihistamines

Other medication