Question 1

how long does jaundice last in adults?

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It depends: It depends on the cause of the jaundice.

Question 2

how long does it takes jaundice to go away in adults?

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Depends upon....: The underlying  cause(s) of jaundice, e.g., hepatitis, hemolytic anemia, etc.

Question 3

how long does it take to get over jaundice for adults if he /she  admits in hospital?

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Jaundice: jaundice is caused by an increased amount of bilirubin in the blood or tissues. How quickly jaundice will resolve depends on what the cause is. If the cause is able to be completely reversed, jaundice usually reverses in just a few days. Good luck.

Question 4

how long does jaundice last?

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Depends on why: There are many different reasons for jaundice. The answer to the question, "How long does jaundice last," is one day to one lifetime. It depends on the individual situation. Details matter! Post a new question on this public forum, with some details such as the age of the person, the reason for the jaundice, and how long it's been going on... but don't post identifiable personal information.

Question 5

how long does jaundice usually last?

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A week to a few mos: Essentially focusing on new born jaundice- it lasts from 1 to 2 weeks in formula fed babies. It peaks at 3 to 4 days in a term baby. In breast babies mild indirect jaundice can persist for a few months, without any harm. I recommend checking a total and direct bilirubin when jaundice persists beyond 2 weeks of age. Very high jaundice is linked to brain damage. Discuss with a physician, to be sure.

Question 6

how long does it take for jaundice to clear?

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Variable: That depends on the cause of jaundice and how the person's liver is healing.  (Or are you asking about a newborn with jaundice?)

Question 7

what happens if jaundice left untreated in adults?

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Depends: First and foremost we have to know the cause of the jaundice and whether the disorder is treatable, reversible, benign, malignant, worsening or gradually improving on its own,etc. For example, a malignant growth in the pancreas or gall bladder would be fatal. Some cases of cirrhosis may be stabilized. Hepatitis A or infectious mononucleosis will eventually resolve.

Question 8

how long does it take to become jaundice after obstruction?

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Jaundice s/p block: https://www.healthline.com/health/bile-duct-obstruction#risk-factors

https://www.nyp.org/cadc/services/liver-diseases-and-transplantation/obstructive-jaundice

https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/187001-overview#a5

Time to development would depend on the cause of obstruction and completeness.

Question 9

how much time it take for jaundice to go away in adult like 23 years old?

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Jaundice : May be a sign of a problem with your liver such as hepatitis. Please see your doctor to have it checked out.

Question 10

how long does the itching last after you had jaundice?

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Jaundice: The bilirubin stays in the skin many days after the hepatitis or bile obstruction has resolved. Avoid any soaps or creams that dry the skin too much.

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