Jaundice

Yellow staining of the skin and sclerae (the whites of the eyes) by abnormally high blood levels of the bile pigment bilirubin. The yellowing extends to other tissues and body fluids. Jaundice was once called the “morbus regius” (the regal disease) in the belief that only the touch of a king could cure it

Signs and Symptoms

Individuals with jaundice may experience the following symptoms:

Severity: Mild · Moderate · Severe

• itching (Mild)
• vomiting (Severe)
• fatigue (Moderate)
• weight loss (Moderate)
• high fever (Severe)
• yellowish skin (Moderate)
• dark urine (Moderate)
• abdominal pain (Moderate)

Management and Self-Care

Recommended measures for managing jaundice include:

• drink plenty of water
• consume milk thistle
• eat fruits and high fiberous food
• medication