What is jaundice?
Jaundice is the yellow discoloration of your skin, the whites of your eyes, and body fluids. Jaundice is not a disease in itself but is a sign of a health problem. It may be a sign of a problem in the liver, or sometimes in the gallbladder or pancreas.
Occasionally, problems with your blood can cause jaundice. If you have jaundice, it’s important to visit a Liver specialist doctor straight away for a health check. Dr. Manoj Dongare provides the best Jaundice Treatment in Pune.
What symptoms are associated with jaundice?
In addition to a yellow discoloration of your skin and the whites of your eyes, the following symptoms can also occur with jaundice:
- abdominal pain
- itching
- loss of appetite
- weight loss
- pale stools
- dark urine
- fever
What are causes of Jaundice?
Jaundice is rare in adults, but you can get it for many reasons. Some of these include:
- Hepatitis: Most of the time, this infection is caused by a virus. It may be short-lived (acute) or chronic, which means it lasts for at least 6 months.
- Alcohol-related liver disease: Two diseases, in particular, alcoholic hepatitis and alcoholic cirrhosis harm the liver.
- Blocked bile ducts: These are thin tubes that carry a fluid called bile from the liver and gallbladder to the small intestine.
- Pancreatic cancer: It can block the bile duct, causing jaundice.
Treatment and Prevention for Jaundice:
Treatment for jaundice entails treating the underlying causes and complications of the condition, as well as any symptoms. For instance, if acute viral hepatitis is a cause, it will go away as your liver heals. Treatment may entail treating the hepatitis symptoms. Surgery can help unblock bile ducts in cases of blocked ducts. A drug called cholestyramine can be used to limit itching if itchy skin is a symptom.
Preventing jaundice entails preventing the various underlying causes. This means that limiting alcohol intake, avoiding hepatitis infection, and maintaining a healthy weight and cholesterol levels can all reduce your risk.
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