Jaundice - yellow skin
Alternate Names : Yellow skin and eyes, Skin - yellow, Icterus, Eyes - yellow, Jaundice
Home Care & Treatment
The cause of jaundice must be determined before treatment can be given. Follow prescribed therapy to treat the underlying cause.
Call your Health Care Provider if
All jaundice in a child or adult should be medically evaluated. Always call your doctor if jaundice is present.
What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office
The health care provider will perform a physical examination. To help diagnose the cause of yellow skin, your health care provider will ask medical history questions, such as:
- Is the inside of the mouth (mucus membranes) yellow?
- Are the eyes yellow?
- When did the jaundice start?
- Has the jaundice occurred repeatedly?
- What other symptoms are present?
The following diagnostic tests may be performed:
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