Jaundice (patient information)

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Jaundice

Overview

What are the symptoms?

What are the causes?

Who is at highest risk?

Diagnosis

When to seek urgent medical care?

Treatment options

Where to find medical care for Jaundice?

Prevention

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

Possible complications

Jaundice On the Web

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Overview

Jaundice is a yellow color of the skin, mucus membranes, or eyes. The yellow coloring comes from bilirubin, a byproduct of old red blood cells. Jaundice can be a symptom of other health problems.

What are the symptoms of Jaundice

What causes Jaundice?

Who is at highest risk?

Diagnosis

When to seek urgent medical care?

Treatment options

Where to find medical care for Jaundice?

Prevention of Jaundice

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

Possible complications

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