Jaundice

Jaundice is yellowing of the skin, eyes and mucous membranes.

This condition can be a symptom of hepatitis infection, an increase in the breakdown of red blood cells (such as malaria) or an inability to drain bile from the biliary system, or having too much bilirubin in the bloodstream.

Jaundice is a common disease affecting infants and early diagnosis is needed to cure the disease.

Jaundice symptoms are:

     Yellow colouration of the tongue, eyes and skin
   
     There is a pale tinge seen in the urine
            
     Bitter taste felt in mouth
   
     Itching sensation felt in the skin
   
     The stools would be foul-smelling and also pale
   
     The tongue also turns pale or yellowish and is also referred to as ‘ furry tongue’
   
     People feel unusually lethargic