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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 [[bilirubin] in the bloodstream. | + | 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