Jaundice

When red blood cells die, the heme in their hemoglobin is converted to bilirubin in the spleen. The bilirubin is processed by the liver, enters bile and is eventually excreted through feces. Once hemoglobin is in the red cells of the blood, it circulates for the life span of those cells. The hemoglobin that is released when the cells die is turned into bilirubin. If for any reason , the red blood cells die at a faster rate than usual , bilirubin can get backed up in the blood and cause the disease.

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Jaundice is purely a water born disease causing malfunction of liver. It takes time for the liver to start normal functioning. Apart from medicine, sugarcane juice,orange juice help restoration of liver's normalcy, to keep it cold. Further, oily substances should normally be avoided for at least 6 months.

Ernest Hemingway did have jaundice at one point of his life. He was hospitalized in Milan because of bad jaundice.

An adult jaundice patient will be treated with a special diet and also with light therapy.

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No. It gives a yellowish tinge to the skin and the whites of the eyes, but not the hair.

Of course! Fruits having black/purple/dark skins contain lots of anthocyanins which are purple color pigments and are strong anti oxidants and are cardiac and hepato protective….J.K.Dixit, M.D.

In ADULT hepatocellular or hemolytic jaundice the main concerning problem is LIVER FAILURE or DYING RED BLOOD CELLS, not elevated bilirubin levels. (*)

In BABIES, jaundice is usually caused by immature liver cells not being able to properly process the huge amounts of bilirubin that come their way. The baby's liver will eventually grow into its role, but in the mean time, the HIGH LEVELS OF UNCONJUGATED (not processed by liver) BILIRUBIN are what's really dangerous.

That's because babies also have an immature hemato-encephalic (blood-brain) barrier. The unconjugated bilirubin crosses into the neural tissue and causes damage (look up "kernicterus"). The goal of phototherapy is to reduce the bilirubin levels (by converting it to a soluble form, ready for excretion from the body) and thus prevent harm to the brain.

Elevated bilirubin in adults is more or less harmless, so therapy should be directed at removing the cause of the jaundice (usually something serious): there's no point in sticking the patient under a lamp just to make him look less yellow.

(However, if you really wanted to do that, I suspect it wouldn't be as effective as with babies because adult bodies have a much smaller surface-to-volume ratio and phototherapy is done by illuminating the surface of a patient's body.)

* PS There's also a third class of jaundice, called obstructive jaundice. Ducts leading bile from the liver become clogged. However, in this type, it's conjugated (already processed) bilirubin that builds up in the blood so I didn't mention it earlier. I'm not even sure if phototherapy would work on this type of bilirubin...?

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The whites of his eyes looked a little yellow, giving him a look of jaundice.

Polluted water can causes the out brak of Jaundice.

Mangoes can be consumed in moderation during jaundice, as they are rich in vitamins and antioxidants that may support liver health. However, it's essential to avoid excessive sugar intake, as high sugar levels can strain the liver. It's best to consult with a healthcare professional for personalized dietary recommendations based on the severity of the condition.

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.

Jaundice is caused by the rapid breakdown of red blood cells which leads to increased levels of bilirubin.

Jaundice at birth, often due to conditions like neonatal hyperbilirubinemia, is not contagious and cannot be transmitted from the affected person to others. It results from the baby's immature liver function and the breakdown of red blood cells, not from an infectious agent. Therefore, there is no risk of spreading jaundice to others.

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Hepatitis B and hepatitis C, which may be sexually transmitted, can cause jaundice.

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