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Jaundice or yellow jaundice is a yellowing of the skin and other bodily tissues due to the presence of the chemical bilirubin, which is derived from old blood cells. Hepatitis is one of several liver diseases which can cause jaundice. Jaundice often is seen as a symptom of the diseases malaria and cirrhosis, as well as with cancer within the liver or pancreas. Jaundice is quite normal and harmless in babies during their first days of life, especially premature babies.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe liver becomes less capable of removing a substance called bilirubin from the body. Bilirubin is a yellow-pigmented substance that forms from the break down of red blood cells.
Since the liver is incapable of removing it, it builds up in the blood stream and ultimately ends up in the skin.
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∙ 10y agoThe symptoms of hepatitis a are fatigue, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain or discomfort, loss of appetite, low-grade fever, dark urine, muscle pain, yellowing of the skin and eyes and many more.
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Jaundice is not another name for that, it is when a part of the body yellows from an excess of bilirubin, which can often be attributed to problems in the liver since it moderates bilirubin levels and works to expel bilirubin.
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∙ 14y agoMost of the time yes. It depends on the type that you have. A usually does but B and C it depends on time
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∙ 10y agoIt is one symptom. When the Liver is affected by disease, Jaundice is a symptom.
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Which types of jaundice can be prevented by vaccination?
Vaccines for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and yellow fever can prevent jaundice due to viral infection.
Is there any harmful effect of Hepatitis B?
The acute illness causes liver inflammation, vomiting, jaundice and rarely, death. Chronic hepatitis B may eventually cause cirrhosis and liver cancer.
What is the scientific name of Hepatitis C?
Hepatitis B virus, abbreviated HBV, is a species of the genus Orthohepadnavirus, which is likewise a part of the Hepadnaviridae family of viruses. This virus causes the disease hepatitis B. (Wikipedia)For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (Wikipedia) indicated directly below this answer section.
Can jaundice be cured?
Jaundice it not a disease disease per se, rather it is a symptom that indicates the level of the bile pigment called Bilirubin has overshot its normal value of 0.6 to 1.2 mg/decileter. The level of bilirubin in blood can rise due to a variety of conditions. In neonates (newborn infants) the jaundice is due to breakdown of blood (hemolysis). In adults it may be due to obstruction of the common bile duct--obstructive jaundice, or due to liver infections--such as Hepatitis A, B or C. Hepatitis A is caused by contaminated food or water. Hepatitis B and C are transmitted through blood and other body fluids. Whether or not jaundice can be cured depends upon the underlying cause. Neonatal jaundice is usually self correcting, responding very well to phototherapy. Jaundice in adults due to an obstruction is relieved once the obstruction is removed. When caused by infectious hepatitis, it depends on whether or not the underlying infection is curable. Generally there is no known cure of the hepatitis B and C, though these respond to treatment which affect the symptom.
What pathogens cause hepatitis b?
The causative agent for Hepatitis B is Hepatitis B virus.
What is hepatitis B's common name?
HBV.
What is the Common Name for Hepatitis C Virus?
Hepatitis C is formerly called non A non B hepatitis.
What is the street name for hepatitis b?
hep b, titus b, the hep, the b
Which hepatitis virus requires co-infection with another hepatitis virus?
Hepatitis D requires co-infection with the B type.
Can you give hepatitis b vaccine to someone with hepatitis B?
There is no harm or benefit from giving hepatitis B vaccine to someone with hepatitis B.
What is the name of the pathogen that causes hepatitis C?
Hepatitis B is caused by the Hepatitis B virus (HBV). Hepatitis C is caused by the Hepatitis C virus (HCV). Hepatitis B virus belongs to the family Hepadnaviridae, and the genus Orthohepadnavirus. Hepatitis C virus belongs to the family Flaviviridae, and the genus Hepacivirus.
What signs of recovery from hepatitis b?
For people with obvious symptoms of Hepatitis B such as Jaundice, fatigue, loss of appetite etc, an improvement to these conditions may indicate signs of recovery from Hepatitis B. In order to obtain an accurate conclusion on whether an infected person has fully recovered or is recovering from Hepatitis B, it is recommended that the person goes for a liver function test. The results of the test will precisely indicate if the liver still has inflammation. Therefore, by comparing the lab results of the test done on at least 2 separate occasions with a reasonable time interval in between them, the patient can see if he/she is recovering from Hepatitis B.
