What is Jaundice?
It is a condition in which the person’s skin, whites of eyes, sole, palm of hands and mouth turn to yellow in color. It is also known as yellow fever.
How it occurs?
- It is due to excessive secretion of bilirubin from liver.
- In liver infection
- Cirrhosis
- Liver cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Hepatitis
- Gall stone
- Alcohol abuse
- Adverse reaction to medication
- Liver Parasites
Symptoms of Jaundice
- Vomiting
- Fatigue
- Abdominal pain
- Discoloration of conjuctiva of eyes
- Itching of skin
- Yellow discoloration of skin
- Color change of urine and stools
- Swelling of legs
Tests for Jaundice
- Serum bilirubin
- USG abdomen
- Liver Function Test
- Screening for viral infection
- Liver Biopsy to rule out carcinoma if required
Treatment for jaundice
Dr. Santhosh Selvam offers effective treatment for both symptomatic and asymptomatic jaundice. The course of treatment is well-planned and managed by him and his team of doctors.
Treatment duration
For serum bilirubin less than 5 mg/gL – 15 days
For serum bilirubin between 5 to 10 mg/gL – 30 days
