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jaundice - Definition: (Source: MedicineNet)

Jaundice: Yellow staining of the skin and sclerae (the whites of the eyes) by abnormally high blood levels of the bile pigment bilirubin. The yellowing extends to other tissues and body fluids. Jaundice was once called the "morbus regius" (the regal disease) in the belief that only the touch of a king could cure it. ...
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jaundice - Images (Source: MedLinePlus)
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About jaundice (Source: Medem)
Jaundice is the yellow color seen in the skin of many newborns. It happens when a chemical called bilirubin builds up in the baby's blood. Jaundice can occur in babies of any race or color. ...
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Frequently Asked Questions for jaundice (Source: MedicineNet)
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Causes of jaundice (Source: MedLinePlus)
Jaundice is a symptom of liver and gallbladder disorders. The skin and the eyes become yellow due to the buildup of bilirubin in the skin. Jaundice-associated conditions include: Autoimmune hepatitis ; Biliary atresia ; Blockage of the bile ducts (by infection, tumor , biliary stricture or gallstones ); Cirrhosis; Congenital disorders of bilirubin metabolism; Drug-induced cholestasis ( bile pools in the liver because of the effects of drugs); Drug-induced hepatitis; Dubin-Johnson syndrome ; Gilbert disease ; Hemolytic anemia ; Ischemic hepatitis (jaundice caused by reduced oxygen or blood flow to the liver); Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (bile pools in the liver); Malaria ; Newborn jaundice ; Pancreatic carcinoma ; Primary biliary cirrhosis ; Viral hepatitis ( hepatitis A , hepatitis B , hepatitis C , hepatitis D , and hepatitis E). ...
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Symptoms of jaundice (Source: MedLinePlus)
Yellow skin; Yellow sclera (the white part of the eyes). Other symptoms depend on the specific disorder. ...
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jaundice - Conventional Treatments (Source: MedLinePlus)
All jaundice-associated conditions require medical diagnosis and treatment. In some cases, the only treatment needed may be observation, but ALWAYS consult with your health care provider. ...
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