Symptoms
Yellowing of skin and eyes, dark urine, fatigue, loss of appetite.
Cause
Excess bilirubin from liver disease, hepatitis, bile duct blockage, or breakdown of red blood cells.
Prevention
Practice safe food/water hygiene, get hepatitis vaccination, avoid excess alcohol, use medications responsibly.
Treatment
Treatment targets the underlying cause — rest and diet for viral hepatitis, procedures for blockages; always needs medical evaluation. Commonly used medicines: depends entirely on the underlying cause — no single medicine treats jaundice itself.
See a doctor if
Any yellowing of eyes/skin should be evaluated promptly to identify the underlying cause.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the early symptoms of Jaundice?
Yellowing of skin and eyes, dark urine, fatigue, loss of appetite.
What causes Jaundice?
Excess bilirubin from liver disease, hepatitis, bile duct blockage, or breakdown of red blood cells.
How can Jaundice be prevented?
Practice safe food/water hygiene, get hepatitis vaccination, avoid excess alcohol, use medications responsibly.
What is the treatment for Jaundice?
Treatment targets the underlying cause — rest and diet for viral hepatitis, procedures for blockages; always needs medical evaluation. Commonly used medicines: depends entirely on the underlying cause — no single medicine treats jaundice itself.
When should I see a doctor for Jaundice?
Any yellowing of eyes/skin should be evaluated promptly to identify the underlying cause.
Reviewed by the Swasthya Suchi pharmacy team for general accuracy · Last updated: 2026-08-10