What is jaundice?
Jaundice is a disease symptom characterized by obvious yellowing of the patient\’s skin, cornea and other parts of the eye. The main reason is that bilirubin cannot be metabolized and excreted normally due to abnormal liver function, and the accumulation of bilirubin leads to the occurrence of jaundice. There are many causes of jaundice, common causes include infection, hepatitis, liver cancer, etc.
Which part of the body is most yellow?
The severity of jaundice can be measured according to different parts. Generally speaking, the most serious part of jaundice is the cornea, followed by the oral mucosa and skin. The cornea is the most susceptible part of human tissue to bilirubin deposition, because the surface of the cornea is very thin and transparent, and any light yellow bilirubin is easily visible.
What are the symptoms of jaundice?
In addition to changes in skin color, patients with jaundice may also experience a series of symptoms, such as nausea and fatigue. Especially for patients with mild jaundice, they often do not feel obvious discomfort and are easily ignored, even missing the best opportunity for treatment. Therefore, if you have symptoms of abnormal excretion function, it is best to receive a doctor’s diagnosis in time.
Treatment methods for jaundice
The treatment methods of jaundice vary depending on the cause, and generally use methods such as drug treatment, nutritional conditioning, or surgical treatment targeted at the cause. At the same time, it is also important to improve resistance and strive for early recovery. In addition, jaundice patients also need to avoid dietary stimuli, such as spicy food, fat, etc., as well as abstain from alcohol and a series of other measures to assist in the medical treatment process.
Summary
Jaundice is a common disease, mainly caused by dysfunction of the hepatobiliary system. This disease causes varying degrees of yellowish discoloration in the cornea, oral mucosa, and skin. Patients may feel nausea, fatigue and other discomforts and need timely treatment. Methods to treat jaundice include medication, nutritional conditioning, surgery, etc. At the same time, avoiding foods that irritate the digestive system and abstaining from alcohol are also key to treating jaundice.
