2023年11月7日 · Jaundice is a condition that causes yellowing of the skin and eyes. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for jaundice in this comprehensive guide.

Jaundice, also known as icterus, is a yellowish or greenish pigmentation of the skin and sclera due to high bilirubin levels. [3] [6] Jaundice in adults is typically a sign indicating the presence of underlying diseases involving abnormal heme metabolism, liver dysfunction, or …

Jaundice (hyperbilirubinemia) is when your skin, sclera (whites of your eyes) and mucous membranes turn yellow. Jaundice occurs when your liver is unable to process bilirubin (a yellow substance made when red blood cells break down) in your blood. This can either be caused by too much red blood cell breakdown or liver injury.

2024年1月12日 · Jaundice is the yellowing of the skin, mucous membranes, and whites of the eyes. It is a symptom of an underlying condition or health concern that involves the liver.

2024年5月9日 · Jaundice can occur at any stage of life, including birth (neonatal jaundice). The treatment varies by the underlying cause. This article describes the causes, symptoms, and diagnosis of jaundice in adults and children.

2024年11月19日 · Jaundice in adults is caused by various medical conditions that affect the normal metabolism or excretion of bilirubin. Bilirubin is mostly formed from the daily breakdown and destruction of red blood cells in the bloodstream, which release hemoglobin as they rupture.

2019年11月16日 · Jaundice, also known as hyperbilirubinemia, is a yellow discoloration of the body tissue resulting from the accumulation of an excess of bilirubin. Deposition of bilirubin happens only when there is an excess of bilirubin, a sign …

Jaundice is a condition characterized by a yellowish discoloration of the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. It occurs when there is an excessive buildup of bilirubin (hyperbilirubinemia), a yellow pigment produced by the breakdown of red blood cells, in the blood.

2024年4月17日 · Jaundice (also known as icterus) is a condition that causes the skin and sclera (the white part of your eyes) to turn yellow. This condition occurs when your body has high levels of bilirubin —a...

In jaundice, the skin and whites of the eyes look yellow. Jaundice occurs when there is too much bilirubin (a yellow pigment) in the blood—a condition called hyperbilirubinemia. (See also Overview of Liver Disease and Jaundice in the Newborn.)