Causes of jaundice; Cholestasis
Jaundice is a yellow color in the skin, mucous membranes, or eyes. The yellow color comes from bilirubin, a byproduct of your body processing old red blood cells. Jaundice is often a sign of a disease.
This article talks about the possible causes of jaundice in children and adults. Newborn jaundice occurs in very young infants.
Jaundice is often a sign of a problem with the liver, gallbladder, or pancreas. Jaundice can occur when too much bilirubin builds up in the body. This may happen when:
Conditions that can cause jaundice include:
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