Jaundice in Connecticut
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Although jaundice is frequently found in newborn babies, it can occur in adults as well. This concern makes the whites of the eyes and skin become a yellow hue. This is caused by high levels of bilirubin, a red-orange bile pigment in the liver. Even though jaundice often doesn’t need to be treated, it’s essential to consult with a skilled GI provider at Connecticut GI when you begin seeing your skin or eyes developing a yellowish hue, as the underlying cause might require treatment. To get additional specifics on treatment for jaundice in Connecticut, reach out to one of our practice locations to request a consultation today.
What causes jaundice?
Jaundice happens when someone has excess numbers of bilirubin. This is a yellowish compound made in the liver during the destruction of RBCs (red blood cells). The exact reason for jaundice varies according to whether it happens before production, throughout production, or following bilirubin production.
Causes of jaundice before bilirubin production (unconjugated jaundice) are:
- Reabsorption of a severe bruise (pooling of blood outside the blood vessel)
- Hemolytic anemias (RBCs are broken down faster than the end of their regular lifespan)
Factors contributing to jaundice throughout the production of bilirubin are:
- Viruses (such as Epstein-Barr)
- Some medicines
- Hepatitis A, B, or C
- Autoimmune diseases
- Drinking alcohol
The reason for jaundice after bilirubin production might be the result of obstructed bile ducts due to:
- A few different cancers
- Inflammation of the bladder
- Gallstones
Some patients also experience jaundice because of diseases of the liver. This can result in the event of:
- Pyoderma gangrenosum (a skin condition)
- Inflamed liver (or ongoing hepatitis)
- Acute hepatitis A, hepatitis B, or hepatitis C
- Joint conditions like arthritis
What are some signs of jaundice?
Jaundice is commonly diagnosed incidentally — as a matter of fact, much of the time there aren’t even symptoms occurring. Even still, a number of individuals might experience problems depending on the root cause of jaundice. During your visit to our Connecticut facility, if you show signs like fever, chills, stomach pain, yellowing of the skin, dark urine, white-colored bowel movements, or symptoms of the flu, you may have jaundice resulting from an infection.
However, if your jaundice is not the result of any infection, you may experience an unexpected drop in body weight or skin that itches. Additionally, the most widespread indication of cancer-related jaundice is pain in the abdomen.
In the event that you’re dealing with one or more of the above-listed indicators, we urge you to request an appointment at Connecticut GI so our team can examine the health and wellness of your liver.
How is jaundice diagnosed and treated?
Jaundice is often discovered unexpectedly when treating different ailments or symptoms. Jaundice could be found by looking for indicators of liver disease. Symptoms related to this often encompass:
- Visible veins
- Bruises on the skin
- Red color on the palms and fingertips (palmar erythema)
Urinalysis and blood tests can also reveal bilirubin numbers. Also, we could recommend a liver function test to investigate your liver size and tenderness.
Once diagnosed, your provider can begin to treat the root cause of jaundice. Because jaundice doesn't ordinarily warrant treatment, our team will often focus on the signs associated with it. A number of the concerns we help with include:
- Loose, watery bowel movements
- Constipation
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain or stomach discomfort
- Bloating
Find treatment for jaundice-related symptoms
If you have noticed a yellowish tone to your skin or eyes, you’ve dealt with stomach pain, diarrhea or constipation, a bloated stomach, or throwing up, this can be a sign of jaundice. Although jaundice itself often doesn’t need to be treated, the root cause of the problem might — like gallstones, inflamed bladder or liver, ongoing hepatitis, or potentially cancer. The expert gastroenterologists at Connecticut GI are experienced in treating jaundice in addition to a variety of different types of liver conditions associated with it. For further info on jaundice and how to address and limit the chances of it, get in touch with one of our Connecticut locations to request an appointment.
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