Jaundice is a yellowish tint of the skin, eyes, or mucous membranes that occurs when you have abnormally high levels of bilirubin in your blood. Bilirubin is a pigment that is created by red blood cells. People with jaundice almost always have yellow-tinted eyes; this may be the first sign of jaundice.
Physiologic Jaundice
Most babies experience some jaundice in their first week. This is known as physiologic jaundice.
Pathologic Jaundice
Pathologic jaundice is jaundice that presents a health risk. This can occur from blood diseases, hepatitis, cirrhosis, bile duct blockage, other liver diseases, or infections.
Gilbert Syndrome
Gilbert syndrome is a hereditary condition in which low levels of enzymes in the liver cause mild jaundice. This condition does not present any health dangers.
Considerations
Treating jaundice early will help prevent kernicterus, which occurs when toxic levels of bilirubin build up in the brain.
Warning
Jaundice should always be medically evaluated.
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