Repost; JAUNDICE‼️ Jaundice is a medical condition characterized by: *Symptoms:* 1. Yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes (sclera) 2. Dark urine 3. Pale or clay-colored stools 4. Fatigue 5. Loss of appetite 6. Nausea and vomiting 7. Abdominal pain *Causes:* 1. Liver dysfunction (e.g., hepatitis, cirrhosis) 2. Bile duct obstruction (e.g., gallstones) 3. Hemolysis (red blood cell breakdown) 4. Infections (e.g., malaria, hepatitis) 5. Medications (e.g., certain antibiotics) 6. Genetic disorders (e.g., Gilbert's syndrome) *Types:* 1. Pre-hepatic jaundice (excess bilirubin production) 2. Hepatic jaundice (liver dysfunction) 3. Post-hepatic jaundice (bile duct obstruction) *Diagnosis:* 1. Physical examination 2. Blood tests (bilirubin levels, liver function) 3. Imaging tests (ultrasound, CT scan) 4. Liver biopsy *Treatment:* 1. Address underlying cause 2. Medications (e.g., ursodiol for bile duct obstruction) 3. Phototherapy (for newborn jaundice) 4. Blood transfusions (in severe cases) 5. Surgery (for bile duct obstruction) *Complications:* 1. Kernicterus (brain damage in newborns) 2. Liver failure 3. Sepsis 4. Anemia *Prevention:* 1. Vaccination against hepatitis 2. Safe blood transfusions 3. Proper hygiene 4. Avoiding certain medications 5. Regular liver function tests *Dietary Changes:* 1. Increase fluid intake 2. Eat fruits, vegetables, and whole grains 3. Avoid fatty or greasy foods 4. Limit alcohol consumption 5. Consider supplements (e.g., vitamin K) *When to Seek Medical Attention:* 1. Severe symptoms 2. Fever above 101.5°F (38.6°C) 3. Abdominal pain or tenderness 4. Vomiting blood or black tarry stools 5. Yellowing of the skin or eyes in Newborns #medcare👍