Jaundice, also called hyperbilirubinemia, is yellowing of the skin, white portions of the eyes, mucous membranes. It is caused by an increase in the levels of a chemical called bilirubin. Bilirubin is a waste material in the blood. Jaundice occurs when the bilirubin level in the blood exceeds the safe limit of 2.5-3 mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter). Jaundice is not a disease in itself, but e visible sign of an underlying disease process.
Some medical conditions leading to jaundice can be life-threatening. It can happen to anyone starting from the newborn baby to old age people.
Jaundice, also called hyperbilirubinemia, is yellowing of the skin, white portions of the eyes, mucous membranes. It is caused by an increase in the levels of a chemical called bilirubin. Bilirubin is a waste material in the blood. Jaundice occurs when the bilirubin level in the blood exceeds the safe limit of 2.5-3 mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter). Jaundice is not a disease in itself, but e visible sign of an underlying disease process.
Some medical conditions leading to jaundice can be life-threatening. It can happen to anyone starting from the newborn baby to old age people.
The underlying conditions that may cause jaundice are as follows:
The reasons which may lead to interruption of proper liver functioning are:
The type of treatment will depend upon the underlying cause for the same. E.g., if it is caused by anemia, then your doctor will prescribe you iron supplements or suggest an iron-rich diet. Similarly, hepatitis induced jaundice will require antiviral medicines.
The best is to prevent jaundice, which can be done by taking care of liver. Hence, do not drink too much of alcohol.
Eat more of whole-wheat flour, parboiled rice, or brown rice, mangoes, bananas, Indian gooseberries (amla), spinach, tomatoes, potatoes, grapes, lemons, radishes, raisins, almonds, dried dates, and cardamom.
Eat fiber-rich foods like fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and whole grains. High-fiber foods include berries, brown rice, kale, broccoli, almonds, oatmeal, and quinoa.
Herbal tea, green tea are known to improve liver function.
Silymarin and antioxidants present in milk thistle help repair damaged liver cells.
Papaya, orange peels, honey, pineapple, and mango etc. have naturally digestive enzymes, which help in reducing bilirubin.
Some of the home remedies for jaundice are:
The underlying conditions that may cause jaundice are as follows:
The reasons which may lead to interruption of proper liver functioning are:
The type of treatment will depend upon the underlying cause for the same. E.g., if it is caused by anemia, then your doctor will prescribe you iron supplements or suggest an iron-rich diet. Similarly, hepatitis induced jaundice will require antiviral medicines.
The best is to prevent jaundice, which can be done by taking care of liver. Hence, do not drink too much of alcohol.
Eat more of whole-wheat flour, parboiled rice, or brown rice, mangoes, bananas, Indian gooseberries (amla), spinach, tomatoes, potatoes, grapes, lemons, radishes, raisins, almonds, dried dates, and cardamom.
Eat fiber-rich foods like fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and whole grains. High-fiber foods include berries, brown rice, kale, broccoli, almonds, oatmeal, and quinoa.
Herbal tea, green tea are known to improve liver function.
Silymarin and antioxidants present in milk thistle help repair damaged liver cells.
Papaya, orange peels, honey, pineapple, and mango etc. have naturally digestive enzymes, which help in reducing bilirubin.
Some of the home remedies for jaundice are: