*Jaundice * Jaundice is not a disease but rather a sign that can occur in many different diseases. A condition in which the skin and the white portion of the eyes become yellow, urine is usually dark, and the color of stool becomes lighter than normal.
The yellowing extends to other tissues and body fluids. Jaundice was once called the "morbus regius" (the regal disease). Jaundice occurs when the liver is not working properly or when a bile duct is blocked. *Jaundice *, also known as *icterus *, is caused by abnormally high blood levels of the bile pigment biirubin. Some of the Common Causes of Jaundice are described below: *Neonatal Jaundice:* Jaundice in newborn babies can occur for two reasons: Newborn babies have too many red blood cells which contain haemoglobin. These excess red blood cells form a large amount of bilirubin. A newborn's liver is rimmature and therefore cannot process the bilirubin as quickly as an adult. *Viral Hepatitis: *Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver and is often associated with jaundice. Hepatitis can be caused by several viruses, but the most common ones are: hepatitis A, hepatitis B and hepatitis C. Hepatitis A is transmitted through contaminated food or water. Hepatitis B and C are transmitted in blood and other body fluids (e.g. semen, breast milk). *Galactosaemia *- Galactose is a milk sugar. A baby with galactosaemia lacks the enzyme needed to metabolise galactose. The high levels of milk sugar can cause cirrhosis of the liver and then subsequently lead to jaundice. *Malignancy:* Cancer is a possible cause of jaundice, particularly in people of ages above 55 years and in cases where there are few other symptoms besides the jaundice. In these cases the jaundice is usually caused by a blockage in the excretion of bilirubin. ***Pregnancy: *One very rare cause of jaundice is pregnancy. Sometimes, this is associated with excessive 'morning sickness'. *Other Causes may be:* - Hemolytic Anemia. - Autoimmune Hepatitis. - Malaria. - *Breastfeeding Jaundice* - It is a type of physiologic or exaggerated physiologic jaundice. - Blocked bile ducts. - Drug-induced cholestasis (bile pools in the gallbladder because of the effects of drugs). - Alcoholic liver disease (alcoholic cirrhosis). - Cancer of the Pancreas. - Primary biliary cirrhosis. - Ischemic hepatocellular jaundice (jaundice caused by inadequate oxygen or inadequate blood flow to the liver). - Disorders present since birth that cause problems processing bilirubin. - Chronic Active Hepatitis. - Autoimmune Hepatitis. Some of the Common Symptoms of jaundice are: - Extreme Weakness. - Fever. - Nausea. - Yellow discoloration of the tongue, and urine. - Yellowing of the skin, usually appearing first on the skin of the face and scalp. - Yellowing also seen in white parts of the eyes. - Headache. - In severe jaundice, the palms of the hands and soles of the feet will also turn yellow. - Loss of Appetite. - Unusual drowsiness. - The patient may also feel a dull pain in the liver region. Obstructive jaundice may be associated with intense itching. - Severe Constipation. - In some cases, light-coloured faeces is also the main symptom of jaundice. Some of the most Effective Herbal Remedies for Jaundice includes: *Barley Water* - Barley water drunk several times during the day is a good remedy for treatment of jaundice. *Vervain - *Also known as Wild Hyssop. Will strengthen the nervous system while easing depression and melancholia. Good for fever and best for jaundice. *Lemon* - Lemon is also beneficial in the treatment of jaundice. This will protect the damaged liver cells. *Turmeric Powder: *The use of turmeric powder with a glass of hot water may help to reduce the symptoms of jaundice. *Wahoo - *A primary liver herb, it acts to remove congestion from the liver allowing free flow of bile thereby helping the digestive process. Also used in the treatment of jaundice and bladder problems. *Papaya:* The leaves of papaya are beneficial for the treatment of jaundice. *Jaundice Berry* - The herb jaundice berry, botanically known as Berberis vultaris is very useful in jaundice. -- --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Welcome To dimpill's gang! This is the Best Place to Hang around.We Give u the Best in Latest News, Jokes, Funny Pictures,Wallpapers,Latest Buzz and Much More! Connect your World with Us join Now http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dimpill_gang/join Affiliated group from dimpill_gang for Only Adult Mails http://groups.yahoo.com/group/fantazies/join Affiliated group from dimpill_gang for Only Health and Food Mails http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Health_and_Gourmet/join -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
