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well, you see.. jaundice is caused by the elevation of UNCONJUGATED bilirubin level in our blood.. a high level of unconjugated bilirubin in blood will enter our body tissue and make our skin looks yellow.
bilirubin is metabolized in the liver, thus making the unconjugated bilirubin changed into conjugated one. and these conjugated bilirubin will be excreted to our intestine and it will give color to our urine an feces.
in patients with choledocolithiasis, there is an obstruction caused by the gallstone inside the duct where conjugated bilirubin should be excreted.. this obstruction makes the liver unable to metabolize the unconjugated bilirubin, and so the level of unconjugated bilirubin will rise, having effect of jaundice.
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What abnormal skin colors result from liver disorders?
Jaundice
What do you think people with malaria often have jaundice?
People with Malaria often have Jaundice because the destruction of the red blood cells that Malaria cause's can cause Jaundice.
What type of pollution can cause out break of jaundice?
Polluted water can causes the out brak of Jaundice.
Does ginger cause jaundice in newborn?
the answer is no
Can aspirin cause jaundice?
yes it can
Does hyperbilirubinemia cause cyanosis?
Hyperbilirubinemia causes jaundice.
Can jaundice make you feel dizzy?
Jaundice itself does not directly cause dizziness, but the underlying conditions that lead to jaundice, such as liver disease or anemia, can result in symptoms like dizziness. Additionally, if jaundice is associated with significant fatigue or weakness, this may contribute to feelings of lightheadedness. It's important to consult a healthcare professional to determine the cause of both jaundice and any accompanying symptoms.
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.
Can lung infection cause jaundice?
Yes, a lung infection can indirectly cause jaundice, although it's not a common outcome. Jaundice occurs when there is a buildup of bilirubin in the blood, often due to liver dysfunction or bile duct obstruction. Severe infections, including pneumonia or sepsis, can lead to liver stress or liver injury, potentially resulting in jaundice. Additionally, certain infections may cause hemolysis (destruction of red blood cells), which can also elevate bilirubin levels and lead to jaundice.
What is the cause of pruritis in jaundice?
In jaundice there is depostion of billirubin and bile salts in the skin, the billirubin gives the yellow color and the salts is the reason of pruritis.
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.
What does Cholangitis cause?
It often causes abdominal pain, fever, and jaundice
