Abstract Jaundice is a condition marked by the yellowing of the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes due to elevated bilirubin levels in the blood. While often associated with newborns, jaundice in adults can signal underlying liver, blood, or bile duct disorders. The prevalence of jaundice in adults is less common but clini individuals with pre-existing liver diseases or chronic alcohol…
ABSTRACT Jaundice is also known as icterus that presents yellowing of the skin and eyes. This is caused by hyperbilirubinemia (an excess of bilirubin in the blood). Body fluid may also be yellowish tinge. Bilirubin is a yellow pigment that is formed by the breakdown of dead blood cells in the liver. Many health babies have jaundice within a week…