Jaundice

Acute

What is Jaundice?

Jaundice in babies is caused due to liver immature. which is called physiological jaundice. Hardly 5-6% cases have serious jaundice where the babies undergo .

  • Yellow color inside the mouth.
  • Dark or brown-colored urine.
  • Pale or clay-colored stools.
  • Itching (pruritis) usually occurs with jaundice.
  • Yellow skin and the white part of the eyes (sclera) -- when jaundice is more severe, these areas may look brown.
  • bleeding.
  • anemia.
  • infections.
  • abdominal bloating.
  • swelling of legs.
  • liver failure.
  • kidney failure.
  • constipation.
  • viral infections (such as hepatitis A, B, C, D or E)
  • cirrhosis (scarring of the liver) or heavy drinking.
  • autoimmune disease, such as primary biliary cholangitis.
  • hereditary conditions, such as Dubin–Johnson syndrome and Gilbert syndrome.
  • some medicines.
  • pregnancy.

ABO blood group incompatibility, G6PD enzyme deficiency, premature delivery, scalp hematoma and Rh blood group incompatibility are the most common risk factors for early neonatal jaundice

There is no clear way to prevent jaundice, as it can be caused by different conditions. But there are ways to prevent underlying diseases. To reduce your risk of liver disorders reduce your alcohol intake. To lower your risk of hepatitis infection, practice good hygiene and safe sex.

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?

In adults, jaundice itself usually isn't treated. But your doctor will treat the condition that's causing it. If you have acute viral hepatitis, jaundice will go away on its own as your liver heals. If a blocked bile duct is to blame, your doctor may suggest surgery to open it.

How is it treated?

Treatment for acute myeloid leukemia is vital. It varies with the patient and stage of the disease. Treatment options include

Phototherapy. Phototherapy is treatment with a special type of light (not sunlight). It's sometimes used to treat newborn jaundice by making it easier for your baby's liver to break down and remove the bilirubin from your baby's blood. Phototherapy aims to expose your baby's skin to as much light as possible.

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