Jaundice


  • It is a condition characterized by yellowwish discoloration of the tissues of the body
  • By increase of Bile Pigment

Classification

1) Hemolytic Jaundice
2) Hepatocellular Jaundice
3) Obstructive Jaundice

Causes

1) Hemolytic Jaundice
  • Viral infection
  • Malaria
  • Enzymes deficiency


2) Hepatocellular Jaundice
  • Hepatitis-B,C,D
  • Cirrosis of liver


3) Obstructive Jaundice
  • Obstruction of major biliary ducts
  • CA of Pancreas


Symptoms

  • Skin becomes yellowish
  • Abdominal pain
  • Fever
  • Backache
  • Dry eyes and mouth
  • Weight loss


Sing

  • Yellow sclera
  • Enlargement of spleen & liver
  • Anemia
  • Stool clay coloured


Investigation

  • Liver Function Test
  • SGPT , SGOT
  • S.Billirubin
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Treatment

  • Iv Therapy
  • Liv52
  • Vit.B-complex