Symptoms of Jaundice

Jaundice refers to a condition in which conditions like yellow discolouration of the skin, sclera (whites of the eyes), and other mucous membranes are caused by a buildup of bilirubin in the human blood and body tissues. There are many symptoms of jaundice in adults. Jaundice symptoms in adults include yellowing of the skin and eyes, dark urine, pale stools, and itchy skin. The starting symptoms of jaundice in adults are visible skin yellowing and the whites of the eyes. There are different types of jaundice, like pre-hepatic (hemolytic), hepatic (hepatocellular), and post-hepatic (obstructive).  


Jaundice is characterised by the yellowing of the human skin and the whites of the eyes because of the accumulation of a yellow pigment called bilirubin in the blood. Other symptoms include dark urine, fatigue, pale stools, itching, and abdominal pain. Jaundice causes include liver disease, bile duct obstructions, and more red blood cell breakdown. White jaundice symptoms include the whites of the eyes. Let’s discuss Jaundice symptoms, causes and treatments. 

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