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Does jaundice spread if you touch the hand of person having disease?

True jaundice comes from the reddish-yellow bile salt, bilirubin. Unusually high concentrations of this compound in the body cause yellowing, or jaundice. Jaundice is typically diagnostic of liver failure. As such, jaundice itself does not spread by touch. However, if an infectious disease has attacked the liver and thus is the root cause of the jaundice, that infection may be transmissible by touch.


Would doctors let you go school if you have jaundice?

It would depend on the severity of the jaundice and the specific circumstances of the individual. In general, jaundice is not typically a reason to stay home from school, unless it is severe and causing significant symptoms. It is important to follow the advice of a healthcare professional regarding attending school while dealing with jaundice.


High levels of billirubin in the blood stream can result in?

jaundice the normal serum bilirubin level is 0.5 to 1.5mg%. jaundice occurs when the bilirubin level exceeds 2mg%. the increased blood level of bilirubin is called hyperbilirubinemia. excess bilirubin from blood diffuses into the tissues, skin and mucous membrane, colouring them yellow. this condition caused by overflow of bilirubin is called jaundice.


What is the yellow discoloration of the skin mucous membranes and the eyes?

The yellow discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes, and eyes is known as jaundice. It is caused by an excess buildup of bilirubin, a yellow pigment formed during the breakdown of red blood cells. Jaundice can be a sign of liver or gallbladder problems.


What are the causes of hepatic jaundice?

Starvation, circulating infections, certain medications, hepatitis, and cirrhosis can all cause hepatic jaundice, as can certain hereditary defects of liver chemistry, including Gilbert's syndrome and Crigler-Najjar syndrome.