Basic Info
Symptoms
Certain chemicals in bile may cause itching in jaundiced patients. Fatigue is a very common symptom in people with li...
Causes
Autoimmune hepatitis Biliary atresia Breastfeeding jaundice Breast milk jaundice Disorders present since birth that c...
Tests
The location and severity of abdominal pain and the presence of masses in the abdomen, together with the presence of ...
Treatments
The cause of jaundice must be determined before treatment can be given. Follow prescribed therapy to treat the underl...
Complications
Prognosis is based on the underlying cause of jaundice. The liver is a very resilient organ, and many patients do wel...
Prevention
Feed babies frequently and don't let them become dehydrated.With jaundice, the important thing to prevent is kernicte...
Doctor Specialties
ALL jaundice in an infant, child, or adult should be medically evaluated. ALWAYS call your doctor if jaundice is pres...
Basic Info