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 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 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

i'm affected by jaundice for last four years. what medicine iwould take.

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Depends on liver fun: This would depend on the cause of your liver illness. Consult with your physician for the correct therapy.

Question 7

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 8

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.

Question 9

what is the basic treatment for adults with jaundice?

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Evaluate the cause: Jaundice, which is due to serious liver diseae, sometimes will show up first by a yellowing of the whites of the eyes. The urine will also be quite discolored. If this occurs, you will need to quickly see  a gastroenterologist, especially with a liver orientation if possible, and find the cause and recommend treatment.  This can be very serious.

Question 10

how long do jaundice symptoms generally last with hep b?

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Variable: The length of jaundice in hepatitis B cases varies from case to case. Cases can be mild or severe and the degree of liver inflammation determines the severity and length of jaundice from days to weeks. Staining of the skin from jaundice can last longer than the actual liver inflammation.

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