What is jaundice?Jaundice is a yellow coloring of the eyes and skin caused by too much of bilirubin in the blood.
What is bilirubin?
Bilirubin is a yellowish breakdown product of red blood cells, remove from the blood by the liver and excreted. If not excreted, it builds up in the blood. This causes a yellow tint to the eyes and skin.
What are the symptoms of jaundice?
Nausea and poor appetite
Vomitting
Fever
Weightloss
Itching
Stomach pain
Dark –colored urine
Clay-colored stool
How do you detect jaundice?
The affected person as well as the doctor usually notice yellow coloring of the eyes ans skin (jaundice). Liver function tests are thereafter done to determine the cause of jaundice. These blood tests check the levels of chemicals that indicate impaired function of liver cells.
What are the causes of jaundice?
Jaundice can be caused by;
Immaturity of the liver, which happens in a large number of newborn infants.(This is usually normal,goes away on its own and resultsin noproblems).
Liver disease, such as liver infection, hepatitis, alcohol damage, buildup of toxins or hepatotoxic drugs (like anti-TB medicine) or cancer.
A stopped bile flow caused by certain drugs, gallstones or cancer.
Partial destruction of red blood cells, which may occur due to defects in red blood cells or medications, or infections.
Disorders that affect metabolism.
Is jaundice dangerous?Yes! If the liver does not become normal, severe jaundice may worsen into liver failure.
From the mid-twenties to age sixty, liver diseases are the third-highest disease-related cause of death.
If bilirubin levels become too high, babies with jaundice may sometimes get brain damage.
What can prevent jaundice?
In adults, the two most common causes of jaundice are viral liver infection or infectious hepatitis, and alcohol. Hepatitis B vaccine prevents early causes of viral hepatitis B.
Other types of jaundice may be treated with liver protective herbal supplements.
What are the treatments for the condition?Most cases of jaundice in a newborn do not need treatment, If newborn babies develop severe jaundice, they may be put under special lights. Treatment for other types of jaundice depends on the cause. Medications, including herbal hepatoprotective (liver protective) supplements, are used.
Health tips
Restrict meat intake
Avoid alcohol
Have boiled, spice-free food
Include radish, tomatoes, lemon, dates, black pepper, ginger, and cardamom in your diet.
Drink plenty of water
Ensure proper sewage disposal
Do not share razors or toothbrushes
Have safe sex (use condoms)
Maintain personal hygiene
Use a had sanitizer.
Everyone od us needs to understand the importance of treating liver disorders and maintain a healthy liver, the above information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not use this information to diagnose or treat any problem without consulting your doctor.
(Courtsy : Himalaya herbal comapny)
The affected person as well as the doctor usually notice yellow coloring of the eyes ans skin (jaundice). Liver function tests are thereafter done to determine the cause of jaundice. These blood tests check the levels of chemicals that indicate impaired function of liver cells.
What are the causes of jaundice?
Jaundice can be caused by;
Immaturity of the liver, which happens in a large number of newborn infants.(This is usually normal,goes away on its own and resultsin noproblems).
Liver disease, such as liver infection, hepatitis, alcohol damage, buildup of toxins or hepatotoxic drugs (like anti-TB medicine) or cancer.
A stopped bile flow caused by certain drugs, gallstones or cancer.
Partial destruction of red blood cells, which may occur due to defects in red blood cells or medications, or infections.
Disorders that affect metabolism.
Is jaundice dangerous?Yes! If the liver does not become normal, severe jaundice may worsen into liver failure.
From the mid-twenties to age sixty, liver diseases are the third-highest disease-related cause of death.
If bilirubin levels become too high, babies with jaundice may sometimes get brain damage.
What can prevent jaundice?
In adults, the two most common causes of jaundice are viral liver infection or infectious hepatitis, and alcohol. Hepatitis B vaccine prevents early causes of viral hepatitis B.
Other types of jaundice may be treated with liver protective herbal supplements.
What are the treatments for the condition?Most cases of jaundice in a newborn do not need treatment, If newborn babies develop severe jaundice, they may be put under special lights. Treatment for other types of jaundice depends on the cause. Medications, including herbal hepatoprotective (liver protective) supplements, are used.
Health tips
Restrict meat intake
Avoid alcohol
Have boiled, spice-free food
Include radish, tomatoes, lemon, dates, black pepper, ginger, and cardamom in your diet.
Drink plenty of water
Ensure proper sewage disposal
Do not share razors or toothbrushes
Have safe sex (use condoms)
Maintain personal hygiene
Use a had sanitizer.
Everyone od us needs to understand the importance of treating liver disorders and maintain a healthy liver, the above information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not use this information to diagnose or treat any problem without consulting your doctor.
(Courtsy : Himalaya herbal comapny)
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