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Jaundice is not seen in every person with liver disease and it is not always the first symptom noticed. Other symptoms such as fatigue, nausea, and Back pain might be noticed first. Any of these symptoms should be brought to the attention of your physician.

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Can jaundice affect the brain?

Jaundice is an infection of the liver, and if it , the liver was week due to early drinking, it can cause the patient to even die.


What is one of the first signs of liver disease?

Jaundice


Is jaundice a bacterial disease?

No, Jaundice is a yellow color of the skin caused by certain diseases. Some of these diseases are viral. For example, jaundice can be a symptom of Hepatitis A, a disease of the liver which is caused by a virus and which is infectious (it can be transmitted from person to person).


What is the degenerative disease that frequently results in jaundice and ultimately liver failure?

The degenerative disease that frequently results in jaundice and ultimately liver failure is cirrhosis. This condition is characterized by the replacement of healthy liver tissue with scar tissue, leading to a loss of liver function and potential liver failure. Jaundice, or yellowing of the skin and eyes, is a common symptom of liver dysfunction in cirrhosis.


The degenerative disease that frequently results in jaundice and ultimately liver failure is?

Cirrhosis


What is the degenerative disease that frequently results and jaundice and ultimately liver failure?

Cirrhosis


When a jaundice affected patient can drink alcohol?

Stop being so yellow and just drink it


Can an adult catch yellow jaundice from a newborn that has jaundice?

No, an adult cannot catch jaundice from a newborn. Jaundice itself is not a contagious condition; it is a symptom of an underlying issue, often related to liver function or hemolysis. In newborns, jaundice is commonly caused by physiological factors, such as the immaturity of the liver or increased breakdown of red blood cells. However, if the underlying cause of jaundice is due to an infectious disease, that disease could potentially be transmissible.


What is wrong if the whole of your body is yellow?

A yellow discoloration of the skin is known as jaundice, and it can be a sign of liver dysfunction or excess bilirubin in the bloodstream. Jaundice can be caused by various medical conditions such as liver disease, gallstones, or hepatitis, and it should be evaluated by a healthcare professional for proper diagnosis and treatment.


How does the body fight jaundice?

Jaundice is a sign of a malfunctioning liver. It cannot be purged; the liver problem must be dealt with. The two most common causes of liver disease are drinking alcohol and hepatitis. People with liver problems should not drink alcohol at all. It can eventually lead to need for a liver transplant to avoid death.


How do the jaundace disease spread?

Opinion only: Jaundice is a symptom of liver and gallbladder disorders and is not contagious.


Can you get jaundice by kissing?

Jaundice is a descriptive term for yellow skin. Your skin won't turn yellow from kissing someone. If the cause of their jaundice is an infectious diease, you may contract it from kissing. The viral hepatitis infections are not spread by kissing.