We talk to you about the Symptoms and Complications of Jaundice that is a condition that results in yellow color skin and whites of the eyes. Jaundice is caused by the high levels of bilirubin. In many situations, Jaundice can be a symptom of multiple health problems.

Jaundice is not transmissible, though, the causes of jaundice can be widespread. Viral infections that result in Jaundice are transmissible; however, Jaundice is caused by fatty liver or other liver related conditions that are not transmissible.

Jaundice most often arises due to an overproduction of bilirubin or due to the stoppage of bilirubin disposition from the liver. Occasionally, it can be caused because the bilirubin can’t make it to the digestive area in which it is normally removed through the faeces. In other cases, it is caused when excess bilirubin tries to enter the liver at a time or many red blood cells die at once.

Symptoms of Jaundice

Jaundice may occur suddenly or develop gradually over time. Additionally, Symptoms of Jaundice include:

• Yellow color skin, Whites of the eyes, and yellow color inside the mouth (It usually starts from the head and spreads throughout the body)
• Dark urine
• Pale or clay colored feces
• Fever
• Vomiting
• Weight loss
• Abdominal pain
• Fatigue
• Itching

Note: If the whites of the eyes are not yellow that means a person may not have Jaundice.

Complications of Jaundice

High levels of bilirubin results in severe Jaundice that can result in serious complications if not treated on time. Additionally, Complications can differ depending on their severity. Moreover, in some cases, complications are not long term. Moreover, Jaundice complications include:

• Bleeding
• Anemia
• Liver Failure
• Kidney Failure
• Diarrhea
• Flatulence (Gas)
• Stomach Pain
• Infections

Furthermore, read about the causes for Jaundice here and the advice we recommend for prevention here.