Yellowing of eyes and skin (jaundice)
Jaundice is a yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes caused by a buildup of bilirubin, a yellow pigment produced when red blood cells break down. It indicates a problem with the liver, bile ducts, or blood cells and always requires medical investigation.
Conditions that commonly cause yellowing of eyes and skin (jaundice)
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Common Causes of Yellowing of eyes and skin (jaundice)
- Hepatitis (viral, alcoholic, or autoimmune)
- Gallstones blocking the bile duct
- Liver cirrhosis
- Pancreatic disorders
- Excessive breakdown of red blood cells (haemolysis)
When to Seek Urgent Medical Care for Yellowing of eyes and skin (jaundice)
These signs may indicate a serious problem — don't wait, seek medical care right away:
- Any new onset of jaundice should be evaluated promptly. Seek urgent care for jaundice with abdominal pain, jaundice with fever, dark urine and pale stools, jaundice in newborns, jaundice with confusion or drowsiness.
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