Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › JaundiceJaundice - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Jaundice

   • Cached

   Jaundice, also known as icterus, is a yellowish or greenish pigmentation of the skin and sclera due to high bilirubin levels. [3] [6] Jaundice in adults is typically a sign indicating the presence of underlying diseases involving abnormal heme metabolism, liver dysfunction, or biliary-tract obstruction. [7]

   • High Bilirubin Levels

     Bilirubin (BR) (from the Latin for "red bile") is a...

   • Gilbert's Syndrome

     Gilbert syndrome (GS) is a syndrome in which the liver of...

   • Kernicterus

     Kernicterus is a bilirubin-induced brain dysfunction. The...

   • Neonatal Jaundice

     Neonatal jaundice is a yellowish discoloration of the white...

2. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK544252Jaundice - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - National Center for ...

   www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK544252

   Nov 16, 2019 · Most cases of jaundice are preventable by vaccinations, safe sex practices, health education, risk factor modification. The responsibility of the healthcare team in the incidence and management of jaundice is well known. Physicians, nurses, and pharmacists working together can significantly improve team outcomes.

   • Author: Abel Joseph, Hrishikesh Samant
   • Published: 2023/08/08

   • Affiliations: Ochsner Multiorgan Transplant Center

3. www.healthline.com › health › jaundice-typesJaundice Types: Causes, Treatments, Diagnosis, and More

   www.healthline.com › health › jaundice-types

   • Cached

   Nov 1, 2022 · Lucy Lambriex/Getty Images. Types of jaundice are categorized by where they happen within the liver’s process of taking in and filtering out bilirubin. They include: Pre-hepatic jaundice:...

4. People also ask

   What is the pathophysiology of jaundice?

   • The pathophysiology of jaundice is best explained by dividing the metabolism of bilirubin into three phases: prehepatic, hepatic, and post-hepatic. PREHEPATIC Production - Bilirubin is the end product of heme, which is released by senescent or defective RBCs.

   Jaundice - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - National Center for

   www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK544252/

   See all results for this question

   What causes pre-hepatic jaundice?

   • Pre-hepatic jaundice is caused by conditions that raise your blood’s rate of hemolysis. This is the process through which red blood cells are broken down, converting hemoglobin to bilirubin. Because the liver can only process so much bilirubin at once, bilirubin overflows into bodily tissues, resulting in jaundice.

   Jaundice Types: Causes, Treatments, Diagnosis, and More - Healthline

   www.healthline.com/health/jaundice-types

   See all results for this question

   What causes obstructive hepatic jaundice?

   • Pre-hepatic and intra-hepatic causes are known as medical jaundice, while post-hepatic (or obstructive jaundice) is considered surgical jaundice. In pre-hepatic jaundice, there is excess production of bilirubin that overtakes the ability of liver to conjugate the bilirubin and excrete into the gut.

   Jaundice - The American College of Surgeons

   www.facs.org/media/dwmf1i0m/jaundice.pdf

   See all results for this question

5. www.facs.org › media › dwmf1i0mJaundice - The American College of Surgeons

   www.facs.org › media › dwmf1i0m

   intra-hepatic, or post-hepatic. Pre-hepatic and intra-hepatic causes are known as medical jaundice, while post-hepatic (or obstructive jaundice) is considered surgical jaundice. PRE-HEPATIC . In pre-hepatic jaundice, there is excess productionof bilirubin that overtakes the ability of liver to conjugate the bilirubin and excrete into the gut.

6. www.hkmj.org › system › filesJaundice in infants and children: causes, diagnosis, and ...

   www.hkmj.org › system › files

   In general, the diferential diagnoses of jaundice in infancy follow those of adults and can broadly be divided into pre-hepatic, hepatic, and post-hepatic causes. In some cases, specific treatment may not be necessary but more often timely management is required for an optimal outcome.

   • File Size: 1016KB
   • Author: Y Y Chee, P H Chung, R M Wong, K K Wong

   • Page Count: 8
   • Publish Year: 2018

7. www.everydayhealth.com › jaundiceWhat Is Jaundice? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and ...

   www.everydayhealth.com › jaundice

   • Cached

   Apr 20, 2023 · Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention. Jaundice is a condition that causes the skin and the whites of the eyes to turn yellow. It occurs when a yellow...