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
Treatment
- Iv Therapy
- Liv52
- Vit.B-complex
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