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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 [[antigen]] 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 [[antigen]] in the bloodstream.
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Jaundice is a common disease affecting infants and early diagnosis is needed to cure the disease.
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Jaundice symptoms <ref>http://www.jaundicesymptoms.net/</ref>are:
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      Yellow colouration of the tongue, eyes and skin
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      There is a pale tinge seen in the urine
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      Bitter taste felt in mouth
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      Itching sensation felt in the skin
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      The stools would be foul-smelling and also pale
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      The tongue also turns pale or yellowish and is also referred to as ‘ furry tongue’
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      People feel unusually lethargic
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[[category:diseases]]
 
[[category:diseases]]
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==References==
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