Illness-related jaundice
Definitions
Yellow tint of the skin due to high levels of a substance called bilirubin. There are many causes, including gallstones, liver disease, and liver or pancreatic cancer.
When to seek immediate medical care
See a healthcare professional right away if:
- Skin or eyes develop yellow tint.
- Jaundice comes with vomiting, weight loss that happens without effort, stomach pain, easy bruising or blood in stool in adults.
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