Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaundice
Description: WebJaundice, also known as icterus, is a yellowish or greenish pigmentation of the skin and sclera due to high bilirubin levels. Jaundice in adults is typically a sign indicating the presence of underlying diseases involving abnormal heme …
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Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK544252/
Description: WebNov 16, 2019 · Introduction. Jaundice, also known as hyperbilirubinemia, [1] is a yellow discoloration of the body tissue resulting from the accumulation of an excess of bilirubin. Deposition of bilirubin happens only when there is an excess of bilirubin, a sign of increased production or impaired excretion.
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Link: https://medlineplus.gov/jaundice.html
Description: WebAug 31, 2016 · Jaundice | Icterus | MedlinePlus. Home →. Health Topics →. Jaundice. Also called: Icterus. On this page. Basics. Summary. Start Here. Diagnosis and Tests. Treatments and Therapies. Learn More. Specifics. Genetics. See, Play and Learn. No links available. Research. Clinical Trials. Journal Articles. Resources. Find an Expert. For You. Children.
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Link: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/infant-jaundice/symptoms-causes/syc-20373865
Description: WebJan 6, 2022 · Causes. Risk factors. Complications. Prevention. Overview. Infant jaundice is yellow discoloration of a newborn baby's skin and eyes. Infant jaundice occurs because the baby's blood contains an excess of bilirubin (bil-ih-ROO-bin), a …
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Link: https://www.osmosis.org/answers/scleral-icterus
Description: WebIn the elderly, scleral icterus is most often caused by obstruction of the bile ducts, referred to as obstructive jaundice. The most common causes include gallstones and malignancy, such as pancreatic cancer and cholangiocarcinoma. In adults, scleral icterus can also occur due to liver dysfunction.
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Link: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/jaundice-in-children
Description: WebJaundice, also called icterus, causes your skin and the whites of your eyes to turn yellow. The condition is caused by too much bilirubin, a yellow chemical in hemoglobin (the substance that carries oxygen in your red blood cells). As red blood cells break down, the body builds new cells to replace them.
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Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/165749
Description: WebJan 12, 2024 · According to the American Family Physician (AAFP), jaundice is the yellowing of the skin, mucous membranes, and the whites of the eyes that occurs when the body does not process bilirubin as it...
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Link: https://www.osmosis.org/learn/Jaundice
Description: WebIt’s also sometimes referred to as icterus though, the origin of which is even less intuitive, coming from the thought that jaundice could once be cured by looking at a yellow bird, the more you know! Anyways, as you’ve probably gathered, jaundice involves someone taking on yellow pigments, specifically in the skin and eyes.
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Link: https://www.uptodate.com/contents/classification-and-causes-of-jaundice-or-asymptomatic-hyperbilirubinemia
Description: WebSep 5, 2023 · The yellow discoloration is best seen in the periphery of the ocular conjunctivae and in the oral mucous membranes (under the tongue, hard palate). Icterus may be the first or only sign of liver disease; thus, its evaluation is of critical importance. This topic will review the causes of asymptomatic hyperbilirubinemia.
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Link: https://www.webmd.com/hepatitis/jaundice-why-happens-adults
Description: WebAbout 60% have jaundice, also known as icterus, within the first couple of days after birth. Adults can get it, too, although it's less common. See a doctor right away if you think you have...
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