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Home -> Shop By Store -> JaundiceJaundiceWhat is Jaundice ?Jaundice, also known as icterus, is a condition which is characterised by a yellowish discolouration of the skin and the whites of the eyes. It is a symptom or clinical sign, not a disease by itself. Causes of Jaundice Excess amounts of bilirubin in the body can be caused by the overproduction of bilirubin, the failure of the liver cells to metabolise or excrete the bilirubin produced, or a blockage of the bile ducts. Jaundice may also result from various diseases or conditions that can affect the liver, such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, or cancer. A blockage of the bile ducts, may cause jaundice. Sign and Symptoms of Jaundice The main symptoms of jaundice are the characteristic yellowish colour of the skin, sclera (whites) of the eyes, nail beds and tongue. Other symptoms usually depend on the actual cause of the jaundice. In some types of jaundice, bilirubin is excreted in the urine, which becomes yellowish brown in colour. If the excretion of bile is obstructed, stools are almost white and the digestion of fat is consequently impaired. |
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