yellow jaundice

Yellow pigmentation is jaundice from red cell destruction

What conditions can be associated with jaundice?

1)An excessive breakdown of red blood cells

The balance between manufacture and breakdown of red cells is normally precisely balanced and equal but there are several

conditions in which the rate of breakdown increases. If the amount of bilirubin thus released exceeds the liver's capacity to

remove it, then jaundice will develop.


2)Impairment of liver cell function

3)Blockage of the bile ducts



Symptoms of Jaundice


Loss of appetite
Bitter taste in mouth
Itching skin
Lethargy
Nausea
Pale feces
Slow pulse
Yellow eyes
Yellow skin


How is jaundice diagnosed?
A diagnosis of jaundice is made based on a physical examination as well as observation by your doctor. However, because the

condition has a number of possible causes, your doctor will likely order any of the following tests for adults.

Serum bilirubin
Complete blood count
Prothrombin time
Abdominal ultrasound
Liver biopsy