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'''Jaundice''' is yellowing of the [[skin]], [[eyes]] and mucous membranes. | '''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 cell|red blood cells]] (such as [[malaria]]) or an inability to drain [[bile]] from the biliary system, or having too much [[ | + | This condition can be a symptom of [[hepatitis]] infection, an increase in the breakdown of [[Red blood cell|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 is a common disease affecting infants and early diagnosis is needed to cure the disease. | ||
Revision as of 02:01, July 15, 2012
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 [1]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