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Dr Amol Jadhav is one of the leading and best Jaundice Treatment Specialist in Pune, PCMC And Maharashtra. he is currently associated with one of the leading Hospital chain in India. Jaundice, also known as icterus, is a yellowish or greenish pigmentation of the skin and sclera due to high bilirubin levels. Jaundice in adults is typically a sign indicating the presence of underlying diseases involving abnormal heme metabolism, liver dysfunction, or biliary-tract obstruction.The prevalence of jaundice in adults is rare, while jaundice in babies is common, with an estimated 80% affected during their first week of life.The most commonly associated symptoms of jaundice are itchiness, pale feces, and dark urine. >>Types of Jaundice There are four main types of jaundice, which are grouped by where the bilirubin collects in your body. A blood test can determine which type you have. •Prehepatic If bilirubin builds up before blood enters the liver, it's known as prehepatic jaundice. This means you're breaking down red blood cells and creating more bilirubin than your liver can process. •Hepatic If your liver isn't able to process bilirubin well, it's called hepatic jaundice. •Posthepatic Posthepatic jaundice is when bilirubin builds up after passing through the liver and your body can't clear it quickly enough. •Obstructive jaundice This condition is when bile isn't able to drain into your intestines because of a blocked or narrow bile or pancreatic duct. This type of jaundice has a high death rate, so it's important to catch and treat it early. >>Jaundice Symptoms Jaundice may have no symptoms. Any signs you have may depend on how quickly the condition is getting worse. Well-known symptoms are yellowing of the skin and jaundice eyes (also called scleral icterus). But there are others to watch for, including: •Fever •Stomach pain •Chills •Dark urine •Tar- or clay-colored stools •Flu-like symptoms •Itchy skin •Weight loss •Feeling unusually irritated •Confusion •Abnormal drowsiness •Bruising or bleeding easily •Bloody vomit