how do you know if you have jaundice?
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Common symptoms of jaundice include: a yellow tinge to the skin and the whites of the eyes, normally starting at the head and spreading down the body. pale stools. dark urine.
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Symptoms. Yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes — the main sign of infant jaundice — usually appears between the second and fourth day after birth. To check for infant jaundice, press gently on your baby's forehead or nose. If the skin looks yellow where you pressed, it's likely your baby has mild jaundice.
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Many diseases can cause jaundice, including hepatitis, gallstones, and liver damage from heavy drinking over a long time. Cancer of the pancreas also can cause it. Some medicines that can damage the liver also cause jaundice.
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['low fever with nausea, stomach pain, and loss of appetite;', 'dark urine, clay-colored stools; or.', 'jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).']
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['Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes)', 'Abdominal pain, especially in the upper right side of the abdomen under the rib cage.', 'Nausea or vomiting.', 'Loss of appetite, which may result in weight loss.', 'Fatigue.', 'Fever or chills.', 'Itching.', 'Light brown urine.']
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['Loss of appetite or feeling full early.', 'Fatigue.', 'Fever.', 'Itching.', 'Pain in the abdomen.', 'Swelling in the legs.', 'Weight loss.', 'Yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes, called jaundice.']
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Sometimes, jaundice is caused by the breakdown of a large number of red blood cells, which can occur in newborns. Jaundice is usually the first sign, and sometimes the only sign, of liver disease.
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Jaundice causes the skin and the whites of the eyes to turn yellow. The higher the bilirubin level, the yellower the skin. Severe jaundice usually also causes itching.
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Jaundice is a common and usually harmless condition in newborn babies that causes yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes. The medical term for jaundice in babies is neonatal jaundice. Other symptoms of newborn jaundice can include: yellowing of the palms of the hands or soles of the feet.
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['nosebleeds, pale skin, easy bruising, purple spots under your skin or in your mouth;', 'jaundice (yellowing of your skin or eyes);', 'fast heartbeats, shortness of breath;', 'headache, fever, weakness, feeling tired;', 'little or no urination;', 'a seizure;']
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['Easy bleeding or bruising.', 'Persistent or recurring yellowing of your skin and eyes (jaundice)', 'Intense itching.', 'Abdominal pain.', 'Loss of appetite.', 'Nausea.', 'Swelling due to fluid buildup in your abdomen and legs.', 'Problems with concentration and memory.']
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Fast facts on jaundice Jaundice is caused by a buildup of bilirubin, a waste material, in the blood. An inflamed liver or obstructed bile duct can lead to jaundice, as well as other underlying conditions. Symptoms include a yellow tinge to the skin and whites of the eyes, dark urine, and itchiness.
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Generally, symptoms of alcoholic liver disease include abdominal pain and tenderness, dry mouth and increased thirst, fatigue, jaundice (which is yellowing of the skin), loss of appetite, and nausea. Your skin may look abnormally dark or light. Your feet or hands may look red.
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Sometimes, jaundice is caused by the breakdown of a large number of red blood cells. This can happen in newborns. Jaundice is usually the first sign, and sometimes the only sign, of liver disease.
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Serious side effects yellowing of your skin or whites of your eyes - these may be warning signs of jaundice. unusual bruises or bleeding - these may be warning signs of a blood disorder. long-lasting stomach pain, feeling sick or vomiting - these may be warning signs of an inflamed pancreas.
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You may feel sick and dizzy, have stomach pain, vomit, or lose weight. You may have swelling in your abdomen. Your eyes or skin may turn yellow (this is called jaundice [say: JAWN-dis]), and your skin may itch. Cirrhosis also can affect your brain.
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['decreased appetite.', 'nausea or vomiting.', 'lack of energy.', 'abdominal pain.', 'jaundice, which is a yellowing of the skin.', 'unusually dark urine.', 'light-colored feces.', 'itchy skin.']