Outcome depends on the cause. As the underlying condition improves, the jaundice will usually disappear. Individuals with jaundice secondary to cirrhosis may develop kidney (chronic renal) or liver failure. Individuals with jaundice secondary to acute viral hepatitis may develop chronic active hepatitis.
Jaundice can affect people of all ages, but its prevalence varies based on underlying causes such as liver diseases, infections, or genetic disorders. In newborns, it's quite common, with about 60% of babies developing some form of jaundice in the first week of life. Overall, millions of individuals worldwide are affected by jaundice annually, but exact numbers can fluctuate based on region and health conditions.
The prevalence of jaundice varies widely depending on factors such as geographic location, underlying health conditions, and access to healthcare. Globally, millions of cases occur annually, particularly in regions with higher rates of infectious diseases like hepatitis. In newborns, jaundice affects about 60% of infants in the first week of life. While specific annual statistics can vary, jaundice remains a significant health concern worldwide.
Jaundice
Infant jaundice can be fatal if untreated. Most infants recover.
John Dice discovered Jaundice.
what substance is responsible for the jaundice
Jaundice is spread by impure water.
Ernest Hemingway did have jaundice at one point of his life. He was hospitalized in Milan because of bad jaundice.
jaundice
Jellinek's disease jaundice
yes, obstructive jaundice.
Yes, it is possible to have jaundice and not know. However, these are doing the very early stages of jaundice.