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What's Causing My Yellow Skin?

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What's Causing My Yellow Skin? :-  jaundice What is jaundice ? Jaundice is a term used to describe a yellowish tinge to the skin and the whites of the eye. Body fluids may also be yellow.  The color of the skin and whites of the eyes will vary depending on levels of bilirubin. Bilirubin is a waste material found in the blood. Moderate levels lead to a yellow color, while very high levels will appear brown. About 60 percent of all babies in the United States (U.S.) have infant jaundice. However, jaundice can happen to people of all ages and is normally the result of an underlying condition. Jaundice normally indicates a problem with the liver or bile duct. In this article, Today will discuss what jaundice is, why it happens, and how it is diagnosed . What is jaundice? Jaundice is caused by a buildup of bilirubin, a waste material, in the blood. An inflamed liver or obstructed bile duct can lead to jaundice, as well as other underlying conditions. Symptom...