2007-02-23 14:57:17 · 6 answers · asked by dede 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Jaundice is caused by liver problems so you need to see the doc soon and get this checked out. The itching may be part of the same problem.
2007-02-23 15:00:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Post-hepatic (or obstructive) jaundice, also called cholestasis, is caused by an interruption to the drainage of bile in the biliary system. The most common causes are gallstones in the common bile duct, and pancreatic cancer in the head of the pancreas. Also, a group of parasites known as "liver flukes" live in the common bile duct, causing obstructive jaundice. Other causes include strictures of the common bile duct, ductal carcinoma, pancreatitis and pancreatic pseudocysts. A rare cause of obstructive jaundice is Mirizzi's syndrome.
The presence of pale stools and dark urine suggests an obstructive or post-hepatic cause as normal faeces get their colour from bile pigments. Patients sometimes also complain of itching.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaundice
2007-02-23 23:19:42 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Itching is present in obstructive jaundice, such as when the common bile duct is blocked by gall stones. Direct bilirubin is raised.This is not hepatitis. It is a non- infectious condition.
2007-02-24 12:03:33 · answer #3 · answered by yakkydoc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are having some serious problems with your Kidneys and/or Liver.
See your doctor IMMEDIATELY!!!
Treatment and recovery depend on prompt medical attention.
It could be an infection or virus,
It could be organ failure.
Either way you need a doctor.
2007-02-23 23:02:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
liver. hepatitis? go to the hospital.
2007-02-24 01:53:37 · answer #5 · answered by Rachel B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What's wrong is you not in a hospital. Please get there.
Yes, I hate hospitals too. But don't risk it.
2007-02-23 23:44:48 · answer #6 · answered by Think. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋