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What Causes Jaundice »
Jaundice Causes Jaundice in itself is not a disease but a sign occurring as a result of many other diseases. Jaundice is a condition wherein blood in a patient contains high levels of the chemical bilirubin and this in turn causes yellowish staining of the skin and in the whites of the eyes. Jaundice is [...]
Why do newborn babies get jaundice? »
Jaundice in newborn baby Jaundice happens when there is too much of a substance called bilirubin in your baby’s blood. This makes a baby’s skin, the whites of their eyes and the inside of their mouth look yellow. Bilirubin is made naturally in the body, when red blood cells that aren’t needed any more are [...]
Is jaundice contagious? »
Is jaundice contagious? Jaundice is a symptom of other underlying conditions, rather than a disease in itself, and as such it is not contagious. Jaundice develops when bilirubin levels in the blood rise, resulting in yellowing of the skin, whites of the eyes, and bodily fluids. Bilirubin is formed after the red blood cells are [...]
